Author Archives for Howard Mendelson

Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce

February 3, 2017 3:23 pm Published by Comments Off on Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce

Divorce can be a time-consuming and expensive process. Moreover, if children are involved, divorce can be highly contentious and have devastating emotional consequences that affect you and your loved ones going forward. That’s why it is often in everyone’s best interests to reach an amicable resolution and avoid a legal battle in family court by going through divorce mediation or […]


Camden NJ Man Charged with Internet Crime

January 23, 2017 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Camden NJ Man Charged with Internet Crime

Camden County law enforcement recently arrested a Camden NJ man on child pornography distribution charges. The suspect, a 22-year-old resident of Camden, New Jersey, has been accused of uploading illicit sexual images of minors to the Internet. Although it is unclear what exactly prompted the initial investigation into the suspect, it is known that authorities became aware of the suspect’s […]


Gloucester Township Police Conduct Drug Raid, Seize Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana

January 13, 2017 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Gloucester Township Police Conduct Drug Raid, Seize Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana

Gloucester Township police recently conducted a raid that netted a large quantity of illegal drugs, including heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and prescription medication. The Gloucester Township Police Department Special Investigations Unit opened an investigation into the alleged drug distribution operation after receiving multiple tips about illegal drug activity in the area. Detectives subsequently uncovered evidence that allowed them to obtain a […]


How Bankruptcy Affects a Divorce

January 3, 2017 4:12 pm Published by Comments Off on How Bankruptcy Affects a Divorce

Marriages end for all kinds of reasons. It’s not always the fault of either spouse. Sometimes a marriage comes to end because the married couple is tired of dealing with stress over money. Similarly, sometimes bankruptcy is necessitated by a divorce because the spouses will no longer have enough financial resources to cover their debts individually. The reality is that […]


Howard Mendelson Teaching IEP Education Law Seminar at National Business Institute in December

November 18, 2016 5:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Howard Mendelson Teaching IEP Education Law Seminar at National Business Institute in December

In December, Howard S. Mendelson will be among the esteemed faculty and legal experts teaching an education law seminar at the National Business Institute (NBI). Howard Mendelson is a certified mediator with years of experience mediating conflicts between families and school districts in New Jersey. He has represented clients in several areas of law as a managing partner with Davis […]


Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Reach Divorce Settlement

November 15, 2016 7:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Reach Divorce Settlement

Superstar singer Mariah Carey recently settled her contentious divorce from Nick Cannon, according to media reports. The Carey-Cannon divorce settlement was reached just a few days before Carey and her new fiancé, businessman James Packer, announced their own break-up. As a result, news of the end of the divorce proceedings did not generate a lot of media coverage until now. […]


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie May Have Reached Agreement on Child Custody

November 10, 2016 6:34 am Published by Comments Off on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie May Have Reached Agreement on Child Custody

The high-profile divorce between Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may soon be coming to an end, with reports circulating that the estranged couple has reached an agreement over custody of their six kids. Since Angelina Jolie filed for divorce in September, the celebrity split has generated countless media headlines. While news of the divorce may be entertaining for […]


Couple Fought Over World Series Tickets in Divorce Dispute

November 8, 2016 6:14 am Published by Comments Off on Couple Fought Over World Series Tickets in Divorce Dispute

The Chicago Cubs recently made history by winning their first World Series championship in more than 100 years. However, not every baseball fan was happy about it. That’s because at least two fans of the Cubs were in the middle of a contentious divorce and embroiled in a heated dispute over which spouse would get ownership of tickets to a […]


Contentious Divorce for Founder of Cancer Treatment Centers of America

October 24, 2016 4:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Contentious Divorce for Founder of Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Richard Stephenson, the founder of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, has been embroiled in a contentious divorce from his longtime wife Alicia Stephenson. The case is generating national headlines. Alicia Stephenson is reportedly requesting $400,000 per month in alimony, as well as an equitable distribution of the couple’s assets and property. Richard and Alicia Stephenson got married in 1991. The […]


Divorcing Spouse Could Get Half of Settlement Money in Wrongful Conviction Case

October 14, 2016 6:08 pm Published by Comments Off on Divorcing Spouse Could Get Half of Settlement Money in Wrongful Conviction Case

A recent multi-million-dollar settlement in a criminal case involving a man who was wrongfully convicted and spent 20 years in prison could have serious implications for his divorce case. That’s because his estranged spouse is now seeking half of that settlement award as part of the division of property and assets in the divorce. Juan Rivera was convicted of rape […]