Many of the previous posts on this blog have discussed how Marlton, New Jersey, couples often try and may even be ordered to try mediation when they are having a custody or parenting time dispute.While this process often is effective in resolving such issues in a way...
Year: 2018
How does one put a value on artwork?
One of the most difficult things to put a precise value on without just selling it is a piece of unique artwork. The fact that fine art is hard to value can present problems during the property division process following a divorce or a bed and board divorce....
Common questions about divorce mediation
Although this blog has tried to clear up some of the mystery surrounding the divorce mediation process, many New Jersey residents may still have a number of questions about how mediation will work or what they should or should not do to prepare for a...
3 social media tips during a divorce
In today's digital landscape, divorce is nothing like it used to be. Matters that once remained private can now be quickly broadcasted on a variety of social media platforms. Digital etiquette during a divorce is an important factor to consider.Understanding how to...
Representation for alimony disputes
As a previous post on this blog discussed, an award of alimony is not a given in any type of divorce proceeding. Moreover, the amount and duration of the award can depend on a lot of different factors that are largely left up to the judge hearing the case.Furthermore,...
Review of factors courts use when awarding alimony
Although this blog has discussed them before, it may be helpful to our Marlton, New Jersey, readers to review what factors a New Jersey court uses when deciding whether to award alimony and in what amount to award it.There is actually a list of factors a court applies...
Confidentiality: an advantage to divorce mediation
As this blog has discussed before, divorce mediation is an option for Marlton, New Jersey, residents who want to take an alternative route to litigating a family law issue. While not suitable for all cases, the process of mediation offers several advantages to a...
What is a QDRO?
Even if they have heard the acronym "QDRO" before, many Marlton, New Jersey, residents may not be familiar with the term.QDRO is short for "qualified domestic relations order." Unlike a divorce decree or other order entered in a family law case, a QDRO is directed to...
More men receive alimony in divorce
There are many outdated gender norms that still plague society. One of the most common is that the man in a marriage should be the primary breadwinner. Decades ago, it was extremely common for men divorcing their wives to have to pay a certain amount in alimony....
Representing clients in discovery requests and disputes
A previous post discussed how the ordinary means of finding out about a spouse's assets and debts in the process of a divorce or bed and board divorce is to use the various means of legal discovery provided under New Jersey law.Typically, the discovery process is not...