Category Archives: Family Law
April 27, 2022
Jeralyn Lawrence quoted in New Jersey Law Journal Article
Jeralyn Lawrence was quoted in the New Jersey Law Journal article, , “Judge’s Gripe About Family Court Is Not an Isolated Phenomenon, Lawyers Say”….. “Jeralyn Lawrence, president-elect of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the head of a family law practice in Watchung, said she did not consider unhappy family division judges a…
File Under: Family Law, Jeralyn Lawrence
April 15, 2022
Can Financial Problems Escalate Divorce Risk?
Financial Woes as a Precursor to Divorce Many people experience ongoing stress about money. Housing costs continue to rise and educational and tuition fees for children have grown substantially while wages and salaries have often failed to keep up with growing expenses. The emotional and financial stress caused by these circumstances can lead to marital…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law
April 8, 2022
When a Business Owner Divorces
Dealing With Your Business in a Divorce When New Jersey business owners decide to divorce, they may face particular challenges that can lead to significant concerns about the future of their company as well as their economic future. Business owners, majority shareholders, board members and CEOs may all have unique concerns about how their divorce…
File Under: Equitable Distribution, Family Law, Marital Settlement Agreement
March 16, 2022
Your New Jersey Child Custody Trial
Preparing for a Child Custody Hearing Ending a New Jersey marriage can be an emotionally and financially challenging process in many ways. For many parents, child custody is the most important issue addressed during the divorce. By working with a New Jersey family law attorney, you can prepare for your child custody hearing in order…
File Under: Custody, Family Law
February 2, 2022
How Can Parents Tell Their Kids About Their Divorce?
Telling Your Children That You Are Getting a Divorce New Jersey parents who decide to divorce may worry about how best to inform their children. Even if the parents have been arguing or experiencing a very difficult relationship for some time, it can come as a shock to the kids if their parents decide to…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law
January 30, 2022
How Social Media Could Impact Your Divorce
Using Social Media During a Divorce Many people may be concerned that social media has had a negative effect on their marriage. However, social media can also have a negative effect on divorce. People who are going through a divorce in New Jersey may keep some key guidelines and tips in mind in order to…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law