September 18, 2018 3:55 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
Divorce is an emotional and complicated situation for most couples. If you are a parent, divorce will not only be emotionally difficult and complicated for you, but for your children as well. In New Jersey, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts have adopted a set of guidelines, which, although not enforceable law, are frequently incorporated by lawyers and judges […]
September 10, 2018 4:09 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
Under the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”, starting January 1, 2019, the higher-income divorcing spouse will no longer have an alimony deduction for spousal support he or she might be ordered to pay an ex-spouse and must pay federal taxes on it, while the receiving spouse will not have to pay any taxes on it. This is a significant change […]
September 5, 2018 11:20 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Davis and Mendelson is proud to announce that Howard Mendelson will be a speaker at a live seminar offered by the National Business Institute’s Series of Continuing Legal Education for Professionals. The course, Special Education Laws Made Simple, spells out schools’ obligations and options under special education laws, and offers a practical guide to FAPE, LRE, and due process. This […]
August 17, 2018 1:14 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
When it comes to school discipline, a New Jersey School Board has powers of discretion which are given deference, so long as the Board does not act in an arbitrary, unreasonable, or capricious manner. Recently, the Commissioner of Education adopted the decision of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in the case of L.S. o/b/o J.S. vs. Board of Education of […]
August 7, 2018 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
SUMMER IS THE BEST SEASON FOR DIVORCED PARENTS TO ADDRESS CUSTODY/ PARENTING TIME ISSUES AND FOR ALL PARENTS TO ADDRESS EDUCATIONAL ISSUES OF AND CONCERNING THEIR CHILDREN While Summer is the season for families to take vacations, attend celebrations and otherwise enjoy the benefits of the warmer weather, for divorced parents and/or parents addressing issues with their local school districts, […]
August 6, 2018 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Howard and Marybeth Mendelson were recently named top attorneys in SJ Magazine’s “2018 Top Attorneys.” This honor is awarded annually by the attorney community to attorneys who they believe deserve special recognition. The list tells prospective clients which legal professionals “have made it to the top of their field” and are “committed to upholding – and fighting for – the […]
July 31, 2018 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Deciding to obtain a divorce from a long-term partner is usually a well thought out decision an individual has made for themselves. New Jersey’s modern-day courts make the process of divorce less painful by not forcing a reconciliation between parties that both desire a legal separation. New Jersey Shocked Over China’s New Divorce Policy Couples seeking divorce in other countries […]
July 24, 2018 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Planning for your child’s future higher education needs is usually a top priority for parents, but going through the life-changing process of divorce can throw a wrench into many parent’s plans. The process of divorce can become much more costly than expected when former spouses can’t agree on certain issues, property rights or custody questions. How to Plan for your […]
July 12, 2018 12:33 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
In New Jersey, Homeowners Associations are governed by elected Boards of Trustees who have fiduciary obligations to the property owners within the planned real estate development managed by the Association. These Boards of Trustees often hire management companies to help them manage the day-to-day affairs of the Association; presumably for the benefit of the property owners/members of the Association. Sadly, […]
June 28, 2018 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
It was an extremely hard decision, but a New Jersey mother handed over her child to the adoptive family only a few days after he was born. Racked with guilt and indecision a million thoughts rushed through her head, from wondering if she made the right decision to wondering if this was really the right thing to do for her […]
