Morristown Family Law Firm Blog
More NJ couples recognize mediation as a civil way to terminate marriage
Divorce mediation is an alternative to traditional court divorce that offers couples several benefits when it comes to terminating a marriage. Many New Jersey couples have come to the conclusion
DNA Testing for Contested Paternity
New Jersey clarified when a court can order an adult child of a failed marriage to submit to DNA testing to resolve issues of paternity. The decision relies on New
Becoming Comfortable With Your Parenting Time Schedule
Something many parents must come to grips with when in the throws of a separation or divorce from their partner is that they may not be able to see their
Domestic Violence: It’s Not Always What You Think
When you picture a victim of domestic violence, you may first see someone that has been physically assaulted, and based on statistics and stereotypes, you probably see a woman. But
Grey Divorces and the Children Left in Their Wake
There are over 46 million adults in the United States over the age of sixty five, and an even larger number over the age of fifty. Amongst that population, a
How to Not Get Yourself in Trouble This Summer
School is out for summer, and now that kids are back home and out of the classroom, parents are putting the finishing touches on what will occupy their kids’ time
It (Often) Takes Two (To Make College Decisions)
Involving a non-custodial parent in the decision-making process when your child is picking what college to apply to and what school will be “the one” is not only important to
Take Care with a Cohabitation Clause
The New Jersey Supreme Court has once again spoken on a family law matter. On May 3, 2016, a precedential decision was issued in Quinn v. Quinn, which involved (at
What to Do When You Are Unhappy with a Judge’s Decision
As attorneys, and especially as attorneys focusing solely on family related issues, it is not uncommon for us to come across a case with no “clear winner.” Orders and Judgments