The decision to end a marriage is perhaps one of the toughest decisions couples have to make during the course of their respective lifetimes. However, under certain circumstances, the decision to end a marriage may be made considerably easier if the couple decides to undergo the process of securing an uncontested divorce as opposed to a contested divorce. The Pros […]
When someone is served with divorce papers, he or she may feel overwhelmed for a variety of different reasons. Receiving divorce papers for the first time may make the prospect of divorce feel real to you for the first time, it may force you to think about all of the tasks you must now complete to get ready for life […]
For those who have a hostile relationship with their spouse, a divorce court may be a better option than trying to finalize their divorce through mediation or other collaborative efforts.
Laws change to reflect societal values and norms. While bullying was arguably “legal” and while smoking pot was definitely “illegal” when I went to high school, our education laws and criminal laws have evolved since 1977 since this 60-year old man last attended high school. Now, we have specific statutes which protect New Jersey students from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and […]
In 2017, Congress passed and the President signed into law The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This Act created new tax code provisions, which have made more than a few changes to the way Americans file their annual income taxes. Some of these changes, went into effect in the 2018 tax year, like the revamped child tax credit, while others […]
Divorce arbitration is the way for divorcing couples to move on with their lives quickly, quietly, kindly, conveniently, and in a child-centered way! While much has been written about the advantages of alternative dispute resolution procedures including, but not limited to, mediation and/or collaborative divorces, the option of arbitration is, in certain cases, arguably the best way to go. When […]
The New Jersey Supreme Court Family Practice Committee (hereinafter “Committee”) has issued new proposed amendments to our New Jersey Court Rules, which we here at Davis & Mendelson, are happy to report make it much easier for divorcing parties in the state of New Jersey to utilize arbitration as an alternative to litigation. Specifically, for the first time, the proposed […]
Howard Mendelson, Esquire is honored and excited to be chosen as a presenter for the upcoming seminar entitled “When Ethics Collide with Morality” being provided by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education for lawyers, judges, and other members of the New Jersey bar. The Seminar is scheduled to take place at the Cherry Hill Township Public Library on […]
‘Birdnesting’ has become a widely popular method for divorcing couples with children to keep their kids in a good spot in life. The main idea behind this type of nesting is for the parents to continue to live with the children in the family home, but under different circumstances. The parents rent an apartment or other type of residence. Then, […]
Divorce is a word that no one wants to hear their spouse utter even if you know the marriage is not headed in the right direction. Once a couple decides that it’s time to end the marriage both should begin preparing for what’s to come. This will be a scary, stressful time for both of you but you need to […]
