On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In an effort to pay for the tax cuts in the new law, H.R. 1 Sec. 1309 of the Act repeals the deduction for alimony payments, also known as spousal support, in divorces effective January 1, 2019. It will not affect anyone already paying or receiving alimony, […]
Divorce is never a simple process. Paperwork aside, it involves a tremendous amount of time and effort from the parties involved and can be draining. Some divorces do not even reach completion in a timely manner and incur even further litigation outside of the divorce itself. Such is the case with a recent New Jersey divorce proceeding. A NJ appellate […]
It is not uncommon for both people who are going through a divorce to feel emotional challenges around the situation. Some parties may handle this situation better than others but it’s possible that you or your spouse are tempted to destroy personal items that were accumulated over the course of the marriage. However, in New Jersey, consequences may apply for […]
Divorce is a highly personal subject and one that is very emotionally charged for anyone thinking about it. For this reason, it is imperative to find the right divorce attorney for you. Beyond experience and education, your divorce attorney should have a communication style and approach towards your divorce that puts your mind at ease when thinking about ending your […]
Unfortunately, deciding to end a relationship or a marriage can come with a unique set of problems if both parties are not able to agree on whether or not they will continue communicating or being around one another. Spice Girl singer, Melanie Brown, also known as Mel B, has been awarded a restraining order against her estranged husband. According to her […]
Celebrity breakups, unfortunately, make the news all too often but can highlight the fact that marriages that seem intact and perfect or were celebrated by Hollywood are not as impenetrable as previously thought. Everyone faces a risk of divorce and unfortunately, if individuals within the couple change, divorce risks may be much higher. When celebrity couples call it quits, it’s […]
Understanding what is necessary in order to file for divorce is often the first thing people who are thinking about ending their marriage begin to research. It is important that you understand the various requirements from the state of New Jersey when it comes to initiating a divorce action. You might have your own reasons for initiating a divorce in […]
Legal Questions & Answers: Education Law & Mediation in NJ In the “Legal Advice” section of South Jersey Magazine (November 2017 – Volume 14, Issue 8), Camden County education lawyer Howard Mendelson offers his thoughts on how the practice of law has evolved in NJ and on how mediation can provide clients with a peaceful way to resolve any differences […]
Legal Questions & Answers: Parenting Time & Child Visitation During the Holidays In the “Legal Questions” section of South Jersey Magazine (November 2015 – Volume 12, Issue 8), Camden County family law attorney Howard Mendelson offers advice for how divorcing spouses in NJ should handle parenting time and child visitation during the holidays. Question: With the holidays fast approaching, how […]
Imagine; if all divorcing parents could be kind to one another, even though they’re understandably scared, hurt and angry. Absent abuse and mental illness, all divorces should arguably be resolved by parents (with or without the professional guidance of attorneys, accountants and/or therapists) who care more about the children impacted by the divorce than they do themselves. Mediation is the […]
