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7/11/19
Six Things Kids Need Most from Divorcing ParentsIn every divorce, parents often experience a wide range of emotions. It’s undeniably a tumultuous time. And your children will likely experience their own emotional turmoil separate from yours. As a practicing family lawyer for over 20 years, I’ve also experienced my own parents’ divorce at a young age. Here are the 6 things kids I’ve found kids need most from divorcing parents: 1. Assurance...Read More7/3/19
4 Simple Ways to Teach Your Kids Key Communication Skills this SummerSchool may be out – but there are plenty of opportunities for kids to learn how to effectively interact with others. Interpersonal communication is an essential life skill. Solid communication skills are the foundation for success. Not just in the working world, but perhaps more importantly, good communication skills allow our kids to develop close and rewarding personal relationships and confidence. As a family lawyer,...Read More6/27/19
How to Divide Your Premarital Cash Balance Retirement Plan in New Jersey DivorceIf you’re currently separated or considering divorce and started your cash balance retirement plan before marriage, this post is for you. I’ve recently found that clients – and even other divorce lawyers – are not familiar with how cash balance plans work. These plans differ slightly from traditional defined benefit pension plans. It’s therefore very important you know how your spouse’s share is typically determined and how...Read More6/20/19
The Top 4 Negotiating Skills for Success at Work and HomeWhen we think of negotiations, what often comes to mind are the bigger events like salary negotiations or business deals. But we often don’t realize that we negotiate all the time. For instance, you might negotiate with your spouse who does the cleaning and who pays the bills. Or we negotiate with a friend on where to go to dinner or which movie to see. We...Read More6/13/19
How Much Alimony Could You be Facing Under the New Federal Tax Law?Under the new federal tax law, can no longer deduct your alimony payments on your federal income tax returns. So, if you’re separated or considering divorce, it’s important to know what kind of potential alimony obligation you might be facing, if any. The vast majority of divorce cases in New Jersey is settled out of court without ever going before a judge. But these agreements...Read More6/6/19
Eight Powerful Ways to Instantly Diffuse Insults at Work and HomeDisagreements are inevitable in life. But we can also often face all sorts of difficult – and outright toxic – behaviors in others, both at work with co-workers or business associates and at home with family members. Unless you know how to effectively respond to insults or disrespectful comments, conflicts can quickly escalate and relationships can become irreparably damaged. Suppose, for instance, you make a...Read More5/30/19
Compelling Film Portrays Children’s Experience in Court Custody BattleSeparated or divorcing parents generally have two options when it comes to child custody and parenting time for their children: (1) to agree in writing on terms that include where the children will primarily reside, parenting time schedule, and how major decisions about the children will be made, or (2) leave it up to the court to decide child custody and parenting time. Leaving child custody and...Read More5/23/19
Is Technology Putting Our Essential Need for Social Connection at Risk?There’s no doubt that social connection is essential to our work and personal lives. According to Social connection improves physical health and mental and emotional well-being. People that have satisfying relationships with family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer. By the same token, those who are not socially connected or more prone to anxiety, depression, and isolation. According...Read More5/14/19
Divorce Lawyer Fees Demystified-What You Can Expect to Pay Your New Jersey Divorce LawyerIt’s hard enough facing the prospect of divorce. You never expected to have to deal with a divorce lawyer. Nobody does. You might know you should talk to a lawyer. Yet you might be reluctant. You just want what’s fair. And you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg to some lawyer who just wants to “fight.” It all seems like a big...Read More5/9/19
A Divorce Lawyer’s Take on the Most Common Cause of Divorce and the Secret to Staying TogetherWhat causes divorce? As a divorce lawyer for over 20 years, I am entrusted with the most intimate details of the intensely personal stories of my clients. And I am honored and humbled by their trust in me to walk beside them. And to guide them to safety, security, and what I strive to be a better future for them. I observe and I listen...Read More