Category Archives: Family Law
December 21, 2020
How the Best Interests Test Works
The Best Interests of the Child Test in New Jersey The concept of best interests of the children actually comes from a United Nations Convention, and it’s applied in all states. Beyond that, many people don’t know what it means. Below is an explanation of the test and how it is used in New Jersey…
File Under: Custody, Family Law
December 14, 2020
Are Divorces Actually Becoming More Civil Because of the Pandemic?
Is the Pandemic Changing the Way That People Divorce? Only about 2-3 % of divorce cases end up going to trial. However, even among the 92-98% that avoid a court hearing, there is often rancor and bitterness that plague the relationship between the spouses. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused at least some change that…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
December 7, 2020
Jeralyn Lawrence Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 2021
Lawrence Law, LLC is pleased to announce that the firm’s Managing Member & Founder, Jeralyn L. Lawrence, has once again been recognized by Best Lawyers® for Lawyer of the Year in Family Law Mediation. Congratulations, Jeralyn!
File Under: Award Recognition, Family Law, Mediation
October 4, 2020
Steps to Take If Quarantining Is Straining Your Marriage
How to Make Sure Your Marriage Survives the COVID-19 Quarantine and the Need For a Divorce Attorney Marriage is rarely easy and requires spouses to work at it to ensure that the union thrives and survives. In the U.S., the average length of a marriage is approximately eight years, which means to remain together for…
File Under: Divorce, Family Law
August 7, 2020
Jeralyn Lawrence Answers on NJ.com
Can I get my child’s father to pay back child support from his pension? Good question. See how Jeralyn Lawrence answers it here …https://1l.ink/3R68MBH
File Under: Child Support, Family Law
August 3, 2020
Jeralyn Lawrence Published on NJMoneyHelp.com
The definitions of “parenthood” and “family” continue to evolve. Today, it is not uncommon for a child to have a parent-child relationship with someone other than the biological parents. As the needs of children change, and as society changes, so does the law surrounding custody and parenting time. Read more in Jeralyn’s article: A modern…
File Under: Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
