Author Archives for Howard Mendelson

Howard Mendelson Named SJ Magazine’s 2017 Top Attorney

August 15, 2017 12:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Howard Mendelson Named SJ Magazine’s 2017 Top Attorney

Howard S. Mendelson, Esquire, of the law firm of Davis & Mendelson, L.L.C., located in Voorhees, New Jersey, has again been included in the annual list of “Top Attorneys” by SJ Magazine. Lawyers on the “Top Attorneys” list receive their votes from fellow attorneys and judges from Southern New Jersey. SJ Magazine describes these Top Attorneys as “standouts” and “esteemed […]


Social Media and Divorce

August 7, 2017 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Social Media and Divorce

Social media wasn’t intended to be a tool for divorce, but it does make some cases easier to prove when it comes to infidelity and other issues in the marriage. One viral sensation is going viral for a whole other reason. Several years ago, everyone was introduced to the mug shot of a convict who also happened to be married. […]


New Jersey Judge Dismisses Defamation Suit in Religious Divorce

July 24, 2017 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on New Jersey Judge Dismisses Defamation Suit in Religious Divorce

A New Jersey Superior Court judge recently dismissed a defamation case involving a divorcing Jewish couple, citing First Amendment freedom of religion concerns, according to a recent article in Hamodia. The case involved a man who was seeking a divorce under both New Jersey law and Jewish religious law. When summoned before a religious authorities, he ignored the demand and […]


What’s Behind Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s “United Front” Divorce?

July 13, 2017 3:46 pm Published by Comments Off on What’s Behind Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s “United Front” Divorce?

Celebrity divorces fascinate us, especially when Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are involved. Rumors about the couple’s pending divorce swirled for years. Divorce papers were filed in April 2017. Presentation of the filings shows that the couple is willing to work together in concluding the marriage and getting on with life. They want an amicable settlement. According to People Magazine, […]


Spice Girl Mel B Sued for Defamation in Divorce Case

July 3, 2017 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Spice Girl Mel B Sued for Defamation in Divorce Case

The contentious divorce case involving Mel B, a member of the popular 1990s pop group the Spice Girls, just took a surprising turn as a third party filed a defamation lawsuit against the singer. The plaintiff in the defamation case, Lorraine Giles, is claiming that Mel B defamed her in the divorce filing by claiming that Giles had an affair […]


How to “Get to Yes” When Mediating a Divorce in the State of New Jersey

June 21, 2017 10:54 am Published by Comments Off on How to “Get to Yes” When Mediating a Divorce in the State of New Jersey

  The goal of any two married people who are considering divorce in New Jersey or anywhere should be a mediated settlement agreement, especially when there are children involved. There are three basic guidelines that should be utilized to resolve and/or manage any matrimonial dispute; every successful negotiation should involve empathy, transparency and patience. The parties must understand one another’s […]


Gloucester City Police Apprehend Three Suspects Accused of Armed Robbery, Violent Assault

June 15, 2017 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Gloucester City Police Apprehend Three Suspects Accused of Armed Robbery, Violent Assault

Police in Gloucester City NJ arrested three men who allegedly robbed and assaulted someone on a city street. The incident occurred late at night, a short time before 10:00 p.m. The victim, a 40-year-old local resident, was walking his dog on Brown Street and approaching the intersection with Monmouth Street when three men jumped him from behind. One of the […]


How Solid Is Your Prenup?

June 1, 2017 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on How Solid Is Your Prenup?

R&B singer, Mary J. Blige, filed for divorce from her husband/manager of 12 years, Martin “Kendu” Isaacs, on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, citing “irreconcilable differences” and listed the date of separation as “to be determined.” In addition, she also requested that Isaacs not receive spousal support. Blige and Isaacs married in December 2003, and have no children together. Isaacs has […]


Howard Mendelson to Speak at Seminar on June 6th, 2017

May 18, 2017 11:00 am Published by Comments Off on Howard Mendelson to Speak at Seminar on June 6th, 2017

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, A Divorce Attorney’s Guide to Social Media, Email, and Smartphone Evidence will be held at the Holiday Inn Cherry Hill.  This is being offered on June 6th starting […]


Janet Jackson Confirms Divorce From Wissam Al Mana

May 12, 2017 10:31 am Published by Comments Off on Janet Jackson Confirms Divorce From Wissam Al Mana

Janet Jackson has finally confirmed her pending divorce from husband Wissam Al Mana. The singer and  Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana, have been married for five years and recently welcomed their son, Eissa Al Mana on January 3, 2017. The couple was rumored to have separated a soon after the birth, and Ms. Jackson was seen in public without her […]