Divorce Without the Drama
A Family Law Blog

Under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., individuals who meet the statutory definition of a “victim of domestic violence” are entitled to significant legal protections through final restraining orders ...

There is a notion among many family law practitioners that an expert is necessary in any custody dispute, and that notion simply does not jibe with the realities of today or the law on custody. Many clients who have legitimate custody issues simply ...

Financial Planning for Family Meets the Cold Light of the Court Divorce is a reality for almost a million American couples each year. Across the range from amicable to hard fought, most divorces including children involve a desire from both sides to ...

New Jersey is widely recognized for its robust legal protections for victims of domestic violence. The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., provides meaningful safeguards through Final Restraining Orders (FROs) for ...

One of the most significant changes to New Jersey’s custody statute is the legislature’s elevation of safety to a central role in custody and parenting-time determinations. The amended statute now declares that judicial decisions regarding ...

In one of his final acts before Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as Governor of New Jersey, Governor Murphy signed S4510/A5761 into law. The act states that it “clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases.” In practice, ...

Our legislature has aimed to ensure victims of domestic violence have “the maximum protection from abuse the law can provide.”  N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. In doing so, they have created a civil remedy in the form of the ability to obtain temporary and ...

When parents live in different states, questions often arise about which court can decide child custody. This issue—known as jurisdiction—can be complex and stressful and can significantly affect the outcome of a custody case. The Uniform Child ...

When parents live in different states, questions often arise about which state’s court can enforce or modify a child support order. To eliminate confusion and promote fairness, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) was enacted ...

Most people are aware of the option or ability for victims and survivors of domestic violence to obtain a restraining order against their abuse under New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq. An extremely ...

When New Jersey families face disputes involving divorce, custody or financial issues, the court system isn’t the only option, and often, it isn’t the best one. Mediation and arbitration are two private dispute-resolution alternatives that allow ...

When ending a relationship, whether it’s through divorce, separation or breaking up, it may be appealing to completely cut off communication. However, if you share a child, you will need to be in each other’s lives for at least 18 years, if not ...

This article was originally published in Mendham Neighbors Magazine in August 2023. If you’re considering a divorce, the end goal is clear: to get divorced. But how do you get there? I am surprised that even today, most people believe that going ...

Divorce is emotional and sometimes those emotions can cloud your judgment and stop you from settling your case, or missing opportunities to settle your case. Divorce can also be an expensive process, and the longer it drags on, the more expensive it ...

What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a way to resolve your divorce out of court. Given the current backlog and shortage of judges, it is something people with family law issues should give serious consideration to utilizing in resolving their ...

The line between lawful parental discipline and criminal conduct can be a legal tightrope—especially when the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) is involved. The recent Appellate Division decision in State v. Franck A. Amang ...

Family law practitioners everywhere have lauded the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision last year in Cardali v. Cardali for providing a ‘Big Win for Clarity’ on cohabitation cases and the burden that must be met before a plenary ...

Before last year’s legislative session came to a close, New Jersey’s State legislature was busy passing significant laws that will change how the family court system in New Jersey operates. One of those changes was the Victim’s Assistance and ...

Although a casual fan may only list the NHL’s New Jersey Devils as New Jersey’s sports team, New Jersey is home to several professional sports teams, including the New York Giants, New York Jets, New York Red Bulls, and various minor league ...

As family law attorneys, we often handle matters that involve one parent seeking child support from the other. The amount to be paid in child support is typically calculated by using child support guidelines. Frequently, however, certain costs ...