Morristown Family Law Firm Blog
Child’s Best Interest Standard Applied to Transgender Name Change Suit
Any time a New Jersey or Morris County court rules on any legal matter involving children, judges apply what is known as the “best interest standard” in order to determine
Financial Support for Unmarried Couples, NJ Palimony Laws
In a fascinating 2011 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, it was found that, at the time, only 51% of all adults in the United States were married. Compared
The Disadvantages of Mediation
Our firm, and the content on our website, spends a great deal of time discussing the many benefits that Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods have to offer in relation to
Destruction of Property and Domestic Violence
The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) lists 18 different actions which, when committed, are considered to be domestic violence. What many people may not know is that acts
Pet Custody and Divorce
For many families, their dog, cat, or any other kind of pet is more than just a pet, it is a member of the family. As difficult as resolving divorce
Credit Card Debt and Divorce
Credit cards—and credit card debt—are a big part of today’s financial landscape. Consider these statistics: These numbers highlight how commonplace this kind of debt is—but just because it’s common doesn’t
How Can I Resolve My Divorce Without Court Litigation?
Before any Morris County divorce can be finalized, the divorcing couple will need to come to an agreement regarding the key issues of child custody, child support, alimony and spousal
Are Any of My Assets Protected from being Divided during My Divorce?
Maybe you bought a fixer-upper and transformed it into an HGTV-worthy home. Perhaps you recently received a sizable inheritance from a beloved family member. Maybe you’ve been steadily stashing away
Will Mediation Work for My Divorce?
The Alternative Dispute Resolution method of Mediation offers a number of significant and distinct advantages to divorcing couples who are able to take advantage of it. Since the mediation process
