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 […]
June 26, 2018 2:07 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey recently addressed an interesting legal issue involving the rights of students and/or their parents to advocate and/or protest against their local school district. While both our New Jersey Constitution and United States Constitution guarantee every citizen, including every student, parent and/or their legal guardian of said student the right […]
June 21, 2018 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
No one ever enters into a marriage thinking that it will end up in a divorce. While the idea that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce is no longer a true one, there are a number of factors that have been proven to be significant reasons on why couples no longer wish to be together. Obviously, situations that involve […]
June 18, 2018 10:42 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey has recently addressed issues of and concerning access to school records under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), the New Jersey Pupil Records Act (NJPRA), and the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA.) Prior lawsuits involving access to student records and resulting confidentiality concerns had resulted […]
May 24, 2018 5:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
The term separation encompasses several different legal categories that each have their differences. States maintain their own unique rules for the four types of separation, so it’s important to understand what legal category you fall into because it can affect your property rights. Legal Separation in New Jersey A couple that decides to live separately for a short period before […]
May 14, 2018 5:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Aging presents unique problems for individuals seeking a divorce later on in their lives. As our bodies get older, our health care becomes increasingly important. Routine well-checks and physicals may prevent serious and debilitating diseases, or they can catch life-threatening conditions early enough to correct them. Aging may have already resulted in unique health concerns for you, so maintaining your […]
May 7, 2018 5:27 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
A person’s “subjective truth” coupled with an inability to actively listen can create barriers to effectively communicating and, as such, can hinder a resolution that could otherwise be reached by and between the parties. Fighting to get someone to agree with “your truth” without trying to hear “the other person’s truth” never really works. David d. Burns, M.D. addressed attitudes […]
April 17, 2018 1:43 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
When it comes to communication in the context of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR); whether by mediation or otherwise, there is a difference between good communication and bad communication. In a legal dispute, one party’s belief that they are right can lead to a vicious cycle of continued dispute, causing anger and frustration instead of the desired resolution. In this way, […]
April 12, 2018 2:58 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
It may be necessary to consider the process of refinancing during a divorce because this could be the only way to keep the family home. In these situations, it’s important to be mindful of the details and to avoid many common mistakes. Refinances involve borrowers getting a new mortgage loan used to pay off the previous one. Refinances are usually […]
