Category Archives: Family Law
January 12, 2020
Is January Really “Divorce Month?”
“Divorce Month” Fact or Fiction: Do More Couples Split in January? was a recent article that I came across in the New York Times. The article discusses the belief that January is the busiest month of the year for divorce filings. The article’s information is consistent with my experiences after practicing family law for many…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
January 10, 2020
LexisNexis Attorney Spotlight Interviews Jeralyn Lawrence
Jeralyn Lawrence, Founder and Managing Member of Lawrence Law, was recently interviewed on LexisNexis’ Attorney Spotlight. Lawrence discussed her growing family law practice, her approach to client service, and the legal marketplace. We believe the following excerpt from the interview sets apart from many other law firms: “Every case is different—but my philosophy is the…
File Under: Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
December 22, 2019
Divorce Consultations – Are You Prepared?
I spend a significant of my day providing initial divorce consultations. This is the most important time I will spend with a potential client. In these consultations, many of the people that come see me are understandably emotional and focused on the part of the relationship that led them to my office. More often than…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
December 12, 2019
Divorce Issues for New Jersey and Federal Government Officials
For many of us, the first time that we heard of family issues affecting government officials started with the philandering of President Clinton. These days, the media feeds us the personal and private affairs of former Congresswoman Katie Hill and former FBI lawyer, Lisa Page, among others. Going through a divorce is a stressful time…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
November 6, 2019
Divorcing Police Officers Face Unique Parenting Time Issues
Divorcing police officers and firefighters, like other clients, face a multitude of issues. For most parties, the paramount concern is custody and parenting time when there are children born of the marriage. For most parents who work “9 to 5” jobs, there will be a traditional custody and parenting time arrangement. This agreement is either…
File Under: Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Time
November 1, 2019
Private School Costs in New Jersey Divorces
In a New Jersey case where the parties’ agreement calls for them to “equally divide…school costs,” and one party does not contribute to the costs for years, even though not explicitly asked to do so, a court can enforce the agreement and compel contribution. In the unpublished Appellate Division case of Fanelli v. Hnatowski, the…
File Under: Child Support, College Expenses, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
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