What kind of lawyers would we be if we didn’t say: it depends. Unfortunately, in this instance, the “it depends” goes even deeper than our typical noncommittal lawyer answer. The reason for this is that it is simply so new. The changes to the custody statute were pushed through, over
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battle. Many couples are surprised to learn that you can end a marriage without litigation, without stepping into a courtroom, and without handing your future over to a judge. One of the most effective ways to do this is through mediation. What Is Mediation?
Names can be powerful – William Shakespeare knew that, and you likely do too. You may not know, however, that many states allow you to change your name (with the Court’s permission). In both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, you can request that the courts change your legal name(s), regardless of
New Jersey has made significant strides towards equality for same-sex couples in the realm of marriage and family law over the last decade or so, since New Jersey recognized same sex marriage on October 21, 2013. This landmark decision, Garden State Equality v. Dow, ensured that same-sex couples could enjoy
A divorce order is rarely an on-off switch. You may no longer be married, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have a relationship with your ex-spouse, especially if you have kids. No matter the post-divorce challenges you face, Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, P.A. can help. Whatever the issue, the
You’re in a bad marriage, which is why you’re getting a divorce. Your relationship is beyond repair, and as much as you want your marriage to end, you may fear what you’ll have to go through during the divorce process. Maybe a therapist has helped you come to terms with
If you are getting married, you may have heard about prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, but many people do not fully understand what they are. If created correctly in appropriate circumstances, these contracts bind parties who will marry or who are already married. They allow the parties to agree to some
Conflicts between married couples cause divorces. Disputes can be handled like adults and dealt with intelligently or lead to yelling and violence. Divorce is the resolution of these conflicts. There are steps you can take to shelter your children from your conflicts and divorce, leaving them as happy and healthy
You want your kids to have great summer memories. Those memories shouldn’t be tainted by instability or bickering because their parents can’t agree on who is taking them where and which parent pays what. When both parents are committed to doing what is best for the children, usually this can
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