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April 6, 2020
Domestic Violence and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Domestic violence is pervasive and a cycle of violence that will repeat over and over. The COVID-19 pandemic cannot break the cycle of domestic violence. There are many reports and articles of increased instances of domestic violence since the implementation of stay-at-home orders with victims at home with their abusers. However, there are resources that…
File Under: Domestic Violence, Matrimonial & Family Law
April 3, 2020
Marriage Story, the Movie, Troubled Me
Several weeks ago, I watched the movie, Marriage Story. During the movie, I was troubled by the unfolding story. Those feelings remained with me for weeks. I have thought about the movie almost every day since seeing it and why it bothered me so much. First, the wife bamboozled her husband. His son was essentially…
File Under: Custody, Matrimonial & Family Law, Parenting Time, Relocation
March 31, 2020
Rising Divorce Rates During the Coronavirus Crisis
There are reports about how quarantined married couples are the cause of rising divorce rates during the coronavirus crisis. Family law attorneys are talking about it and there are plenty of jokes and memes circulating on the internet. I do not find it funny. I feel for those struggling and in pain in their marriage…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
March 25, 2020
Family Law Carries on During the Coronavirus Crisis
I have been getting many questions from clients and prospective clients about what is going on during these times. Without question, family law carries on during the coronavirus crisis. When Lawrence Law opened its doors, we made sure to have the best technology available so we can always serve our clients. Lessons were learned from…
File Under: Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
March 19, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic has an Impact on Family Law
I am receiving an increasing number of calls from concerned clients about the impact of COVID-19 on their family law matters. Concern #1 is their parenting time. We are near a time when self-quarantining is a reality. This is an incredibly important measure to keep our families healthy and safe. Emerging are instances where one…
File Under: Custody, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law, Visitation
February 19, 2020
What is the Cost of a Divorce in New Jersey?
A recent analysis was published regarding the cost of a divorce in New Jersey. According to the study, the average cost of a divorce without children totals $15,600 and with children, the cost increases to $23,400. One of the first questions I am asked during an initial consultation is how much the divorce process will…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
February 14, 2020
Marriage Rate is on the Rise in New Jersey
Recently, while driving into work, I heard a story on the radio. The story discussed a report that the marriage rate is on the rise in New Jersey. It stated that marriage rates in New Jersey have increased by 8% over the last 10 years but that divorce rates have remained the same. New Jersey…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
January 22, 2020
We Hope to Eradicate the “not established” Standard
Every year, there are approximately 90,000 allegations of child abuse and neglect in New Jersey. Of cases reported in 2019, 67,000 were determined to be “not established” by the State’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P). The determination of “not established” is problematic and not much of a legal standard. The “not established” category…
File Under: Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
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