Divorce Without the Drama
A Family Law Blog

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 ...

The New Jersey Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cardali v. Cardali is a clear win for divorce litigants seeking to terminate or suspend alimony payments. The decision provides significant clarity on what is needed to obtain discovery in a motion ...

Could calling child protective services on another individual for abuse and neglect be considered harassment? This question was answered in a recent domestic violence trial in New Jersey when defense attorneys argued that it could not, legally, be ...

This Article Appeared in the New Jersey Law Journal on December 16, 2022. It was co-authored by Matheu D. Nunn, Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Carolyn N. Daly, Sheryl J. Seiden, Debra S. Weisberg, and Robin C. Bogan. This is not an article about the titular ...

The following article appeared in the August issue of the “Mendham Neighbors” Magazine, which featured Carolyn Daly as their Expert Contributor in the area of Family Law. When it comes to Family Law Attorneys, those who count themselves as ...

The following article appeared in the November issue of the “Mendham Neighbors” Magazine, which featured Carolyn Daly as their Expert Contributor in the area of Family Law.  You have made the decision to seek a divorce, or to at least get ...

On October 28, 2022, at 7:52 AM, TMZ broke the news that supermodel Gisele Bündchen had filed for divorce from Tom Brady. Less than 2 hours later, at 9:50 AM, TMZ updated the article to note a Judge had signed off on the divorce and the parties ...

Daly & Associates’ Founder and Managing Partner, Carolyn N. Daly, was just sworn in as the current President of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She was recently published in Mendham Neighbors, a local ...

Alternatives to Litigation in Divorce can be less stressful and less expensive Tri-State law firm outlines options on regional lifestyle show MORRISTOWN, NJ – Contrary to many beliefs, not all divorces need to transpire in a stressful court ...

If you are divorced and are paying, or receiving, alimony, then you should be aware of changes in the law regarding cohabitation and its impact on alimony. These changes apply, regardless of when you were divorced. Several years ago, the statute ...

Divorce can be a stressful process even when the parties are on the same page and are agreed on how to settle their matter. In cases where one personality is naturally combative, things can be even more exhausting. These cases are often referred to ...

Mediation is an excellent method of resolving a case, regardless of whether a settlement agreement is reached. Most divorce cases are resolved before going to trial To “settle” a case means to reach an official resolution of your dispute without ...

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It happens all the time: a parent makes an accusation against the other parent and the court has to make a quick decision, based on limited information, on what to do with parenting time for the accused parent. It should be unsurprising that courts ...

Carolyn Daly, founder and Managing Partner of Daly & Associates was sworn in as the Vice President of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) on Thursday, June 10 in a virtual swearing-in ceremony. Ms. Daly, ...

Courts in New Jersey try to help parties resolve their divorce at several different stages of the litigation. There is Custody and Parenting Mediation, Case Management Conferences with parties and counsel, the Early Settlement Panel (ESP), and ...

Why the New Stimulus Bill is Set to Cause Headaches for Divorced Parents. By Carolyn Daly, Esq., Founder and Managing Partner of Daly & Associates, LLC with help from special guest contributor Barbara Bel, CPA The new stimulus bill sounds like a ...