Morristown Family Law Firm Blog
Will You Be Able to Terminate Alimony Once You Retire in New Jersey?
For many soon-to-be retirees, retirement is a long-awaited opportunity to travel, reconnect with family and friends, or finally explore the hobbies that took a backseat during busy working years. It’s
What Does Pendente Lite Mean in a New Jersey Divorce Case?
Divorce involves decisions with long-term consequences—how assets get divided, where children will live, who pays which bills. Those decisions take time to resolve properly. In the meantime, you still need
Navigating Using Joint Finances During Your Divorce
Most married couples share at least some financial accounts or responsibilities, such as joint credit cards, mortgages, retirement accounts, or savings. And when divorce happens, these obligations don’t automatically disappear.
How AI Is Challenging Evidence in New Jersey Domestic Violence Trials
Digital evidence is necessary in domestic violence proceedings. Materials like text messages, voicemails, photos, and videos can document threatening behavior, violations of restraining orders, or patterns of abuse. They can
The Rise of AI-Generated Evidence in Family Law Cases
Your college-aged child uses an AI app to conduct in-depth research for their term paper. Your neighbor asks ChatGPT to plan a month’s worth of meals. Your friends share AI-generated
Can You Get a Restraining Order for Emotional Abuse?
If you’re struggling in an emotionally abusive situation, you might not know where to turn or who you can trust. Tactics like gaslighting, intimidation, and isolation can make you question
Five Common Misconceptions About Divorce Mediation
When something is unfamiliar, we tend to lean on assumptions. It’s how the brain works: We rely on mental shortcuts—what psychology calls schemas—to interpret new experiences based on patterns we’ve
Marriage Annulment vs. Divorce: Which is Right for You?
If you’re considering ending your marriage, a question you may not think to ask yourself is: Was this ever a valid marriage? It’s a question that comes up more often
What Does Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Look Like and How Can it Impact the Divorce Process
One moment, things seem calm—your spouse is cooperative, and an agreement on custody or who gets the house feels within reach. The next, emotions flare, and everything is unsettled again.
