Category Archives: Matrimonial & Family Law
November 11, 2021
Jeralyn Lawrence, Amy Shimalla, and Rita Aquilio are Speakers on Hot Tips in Family Law
Jeralyn Lawrence, Amy Shimalla, and Rita Aquilio are speaking today on the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Hot Tips in Family Law Webcast.
File Under: Matrimonial & Family Law
July 29, 2021
Jeralyn Lawrence and Amy Zylman Shimalla Speakers at Family Law Summer Institute
Jeralyn Lawrence and Amy Zylman Shimalla were speakers at the Family Law Summer Institute, a comprehensive 2-Day program, hosted by the New Jersey State Bar Association. The program provided keen insights into almost all aspects of matrimonial practice intended for attorneys who are just starting their legal careers to experienced attorneys as well. Attorneys…
File Under: Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
March 10, 2021
How to Talk to Your Partner About a Prenuptial Agreement
When polled, 62% of divorce lawyers said they have seen an increase in the number of their clients seeking a prenuptial agreement. However, going from interest to actually having a signed agreement requires a great deal of talking and negotiation. Here is how you should raise the topic of a prenuptial agreement with your partner….
File Under: Divorce, Matrimonial & Family Law, Pre-Nuptial Agreements
January 18, 2021
Jeralyn Lawrence Quoted on NJ.com
Jeralyn Lawrence quoted in NJ.com article, “How Can I Stop my Ex from getting my Pension Benefits”.
File Under: Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law
January 15, 2021
What Happens When an Ex-Spouse Breaks the Marital Settlement Agreement?
In 2020, it was estimated that 39% of marriages ended in divorce. If you are someone who went through divorce, you may be struggling with a spouse who fails to abide by your marital settlement agreement. They may fail to make payments for alimony, for example, or they may fail to pay their part of…
File Under: Divorce, Marital Settlement Agreement, Matrimonial & 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
