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Divorce & Family Law – FAQs

Q: Why should I consider a prenuptial agreement? A: You should consider a prenuptial agreement to protect your assets, fix your financial obligations and protect your rights in the event of divorce or death. A prenuptial...more

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From Coldplay to Courtroom: Legal Lessons from a Viral Cheating Scandal

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By now, most of us are aware of the viral cheating scandal caught on camera at a Coldplay concert. If you are having an extramarital affair, I can tell you what not to do - don’t go to a public arena with thousands of people,...more

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Thinking About Divorce? Here's How to Prepare

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We commonly think of divorce as a legal process that ends a marriage and restructures the legal responsibilities between spouses. However, it is also a major emotional and financial transition....more

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Are divorce and family law matters simple?

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The view that many have about divorce and family law matters is that it should be simple. Parties should resolve their difference quickly, save money on legal fees, and walk away from the matter friendly and amicably. Many...more

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Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: What’s the Difference?

Contested vs. Uncontested: At first glance, the distinction between these terms can seem intimidating. “Contested” may suggest a drawn-out legal battle, while “uncontested” sounds simple and straightforward. But are these...more

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The 5 Pieces of Information You Should Bring to Your Initial Meeting with a Divorce Attorney

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Meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming, no matter the circumstances. ...more

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Enforcing Child Support in Pennsylvania: Remedies for Non-Payment and High-Profile Cases

Child Support Orders are important directives which mandate the payment of monies to a child until they are age 18 and have graduated from high school. Child support may include private school tuition, preschool and daycare...more

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The New Year’s Resolution Divorce – 2025 Edition

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For many divorce attorneys, the busy season starts after the first of the year. Since practically the inception of this blog, I have posted on the phenomenon of the New Year’s Resolution Divorce. For whatever reason, this...more

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Top 5 Divorce and Custody Myths

Whether it is from TV shows, movies, or stories from friends, people who are unacquainted with the divorce and custody process often come to initial consultations with attorneys with certain expectations that are, well, based...more

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D.C. Passes New Law Authorizing Divorces with NO Waiting Period and Expanding Relief Available to Spouses

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While many of us were struggling to keep recent New Year’s resolutions going, new laws went into effect on January 26, 2024 that altered the landscape of divorce in the District of Columbia....more

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Top 10 Posts Read in 2022 – JD Supra style

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Yesterday, I posted the Top 10 Posts in 2022 on our NJ Family Law Blog as measured by page views. Aside from publishing the posts directly on our blog, the posts are also shared on a content aggregator, JD Supra which...more

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Top 10 Posts of 2022

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The end of the year is the time for holiday merriment and top 10 lists. As a kid, I used to love to listen to Casey Kasem’s countdown of the top songs of the year. So I decided to do a top 10 list related to posts on this...more

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Procedural Versus Substantive Motions in Family Court

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In a divorce or family law matter, various kinds of motions are usually filed as part of a case. Those who are going through a divorce are often confused about the nature of these motions. Confusion can also take place as to...more

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Gray Divorce: What to Consider When You’re Divorcing Later in Life

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By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard that Bill and Melinda Gates have chosen to end their 27-year marriage, joining the increasing number of long-married couples opting to divorce. A recent THINK article about the growing trend...more

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Do Both Parties Have to Agree to a Modification?

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After a divorce or paternity matter ends, one or both parties may want to somehow modify the judgment. In a general sense, modifications occur in cases of child custody, child support, spousal support, or alimony. However,...more

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Income For Support Purposes Includes Bonuses And Deferred Compensation – Well No Kidding

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We see it all of the time. The support (alimony and child support) obligor’s income is made up of multiple components – typically salary, bonus and/or deferred compensation. In cases where the bonus/deferred comp makes up...more

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