8 Tips for Keeping Your Marriage Happy, According to Divorce Lawyers
Jan 30, 2019
Communication has to be more than just talking—it needs to be about actively listening. “Listen to understand where the other person is really coming from,” Michele Hart, of M. Hart Divorce and Family Law in Morristown, New Jersey, tells Brides. “Listening is at the...
How To Keep Your Relationship Healthy, According To Divorce Lawyers
Jul 4, 2018
When it comes to relationships, some are healthier than others when it comes to how both people relate to one another. Of course, good communication between you and your partner is critical. Without it, unexpected conflicts and miscommunication are more likely to...
SharpHeels – In Conversation With: Michele Hart
Jun 19, 2018
I met practicing divorce and family lawyer, Michele Hart in the fall of 2014 when she reached out to me to be the keynote speaker for the Women in Business luncheon at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. So, I’d add to Michele’s long and well-earned list of titles...
What Really Happens in Divorce: Myth Vs Reality
Jun 19, 2018
It's common to feel afraid to get a divorce when there is so much information out there that is, well, just plain scary. It's like getting to the edge of a cliff and being afraid to jump off. Fortunately, most, if not all of this "information" is simply not true. You...
7 Practical Tips on Co-Parenting Your Child With Your Ex
Jun 19, 2018
Even though your romantic relationship with your ex has ended, the fact is that your relationship as co-parents of your children will remain. Therefore, now is the time to work together to develop an effective co-parenting plan that works for both of you and is unique...
Being a Bully Can Cost You More Than Money
Jun 19, 2018
When we think of bullying behavior, we might picture children calling each other names on a playground or in school. Bullying is more widespread than that, however, both among children and adults. When going through a divorce, you might be tempted to bully your...
4 Ways to Make Your Voice Heard During the Divorce or Custody Process
Jun 19, 2018
When you are going through a divorce or facing a custody or parenting time dispute with your spouse, you should be sure and make your voice be heard so that a meaningful result can be achieved. This is different than arguing back and forth with your spouse so that...
5 Actions To Take Right Now When Planning for Divorce
Jun 19, 2018
When you experience the unexpected loss of a marriage or are thinking about ending a marriage, it can feel like all of a sudden you've been blindsided and the rug has been pulled out from under your feet. At the same time, it can feel overwhelming and scary if you...
3 Simple Ways to Connect With Your Child During Divorce
Jun 19, 2018
As busy parents, it's easy to become disconnected from our children's day-to-day activities and what is going on in their emotional lives. Daily interactions with our children can often be reduced to coordinating schedules and school work, and finding out where and...
Valuable Life Lessons From Hurricane Sandy
Jun 19, 2018
In the midst of what is being called one of the devastating events in history, unexpected opportunities to connect with loved ones and help those in need can be seen all around us. From the moment the monumental storm ripped through our area on Monday night, we saw...
Top 5 Ways to Take Control When You Are Worried About How Divorce Could Affect Your Child
Jun 19, 2018
If you are thinking about divorce or are in the midst of a divorce and are worried about how the divorce might affect your children, you can take action now to help ease the transition for them. The term "divorce" is simply a legal term for dissolving the marriage....
5 Ways to Help You Get What You Want in Your Divorce
Jun 19, 2018
Ideally, you should be able to get what you want in your divorce, right? It's a common belief, however, that you need a judge to decide how much alimony or child support you will pay or when you will spend time with your children. What you might not realize is that...
Discover Who You Are When Your Marriage or Long-Term Relationship Ends
Jun 19, 2018
Many times when you're involved in a long-term relationship, particularly one that's unhealthy, it's easy to lose touch with who you are and the things that you're good at and enjoy. Unfortunately, I know this all too well from personal experience. You can become so...
8 Easy Ways to Increase Your Persuasiveness When Negotiating
Jun 19, 2018
We are often trying to persuade or influence someone in our professional and personal lives. Here I focus specifically on negotiating - whether you are buying a car or negotiating a business transaction. The truth is, people are more likely to give you what you want...
You Have More Control Than You Think When You Choose Collaborative Divorce
Jun 19, 2018
When you are facing the possibility of divorce, it is important for you to see that you are not a powerless victim. You don't need to worry about your future. You can simply create your future by choosing the collaborative divorce process where you put together a...
10 Practical Ways to Protect Yourself After Divorce
Jun 19, 2018
It's finally over. You went to court and the judge signed your Judgment of Divorce. In most cases, your divorce agreement - the final product of lengthy ongoing negotiations - is annexed to your Judgment of Divorce and becomes a binding Order. You leave the courtroom...
8 Ways to Minimize Legal Fees in Your Divorce
Jun 19, 2018
1. Choose an attorney who is experienced and settlement-oriented. Select an attorney with a style and approach that resonates with you. Make sure the attorney you choose is experienced in matrimonial and family law. Ideally, your attorney's practice should be...
Instead of Reacting, Stand For Yourself to Meet Your Needs During Divorce
Jun 19, 2018
Whenever we react to someone or something, we can often spend a lot of negative energy arguing, defending, explaining, or convincing. Instead, wouldn't it be far more satisfying to put that energy into standing for ourselves and our own needs? Certainly, when you are...
8 Powerful Ways to Increase Your Child’s Self Esteem and Ability to Fend Off Bullies
Jun 19, 2018
The best time to take charge of bullying behavior is before it happens to your child, not after. Recognize that the higher your child's self-esteem, the less likely that he or she will be a target of bullying behavior. Fortunately, we now have legislation and...
Valuable Life Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
Nov 2, 2012
In the midst of what is being called one of the devastating events in history, unexpected opportunities to connect with loved ones and help those in need can be seen all around us. From the moment the monumental storm ripped through our area on Monday night, we saw...
President of Time Warner’s HBO Entertainment, Sue Naegle, speaks locally on September 19
Aug 12, 2012
Our event subcommittee of the Women in Business Committee of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce is excited to present this opportunity to feature HBO Entertainment President Sue Naegle as our keynote speaker on September 19, 2012 for the event entitled "Defining...
Welcome to my new blog!
Oct 12, 2011
Please feel free to visit my website. You will be guided through the legal process in New Jersey if you are considering divorce or have questions concerning the custody or support of your children. Also, look out for tips that I will post from time to time to help you...