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Prenuptial Agreement, SJ Magazine Couples planning a wedding may also wish to consider entering into a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements are particularly appropriate when either the bride or groom has been married before, has children from a prior relationship and/or has acquired significant assets prior to the marriage. The prenuptial agreement is accordingly a contract between the marrying couple defining […]
The Complex Divorce Why do some divorces cost more than others?Many fields require many years of post-secondary education. One or both parties is self-employed One or both parties need to control/”win” One or both parties are not emotionally ready for the divorce One or both of the parties are dangerous to themselves or to others Mediation The Healthy Way To […]
Possible Alimony Changes on the Horizon in New Jersey The New Jersey legislature is moving toward an overhaul of state laws governing alimony, the regular payment that is sometimes awarded in a divorce to help pay one ex-spouse’s living expenses. A legislative committee recently voted unanimously to create a commission to study the laws, after previously approving a bill that […]
As Seen In South Jersey Magazine, November 2012 Name: Howard S. Mendelson, Esq. Firm: Davis & Mendelson, LLC Years in Practice: 26 years What’s your proudest career accomplishment thus far? The establishment of Davis & Mendelson, LLC.; a law firm where compassion and personal integrity are our primary professional objectives. The one TV show you won’t miss is Sportscenter; the […]
Proposed New Rule Change Would Create Arbitration Track in all New Jersey While same is not yet the law, our New Jersey Supreme Court’s Family Practice Committee has recently recommended rule changes to establish an arbitration track for certain Family Court matters. While litigants can presently choose to avail themselves of private arbitration in order to expedite the process and […]
Financial Factors To Consider When Contemplating Gray Divorce The divorce rate in the United States over the last two decades has slowed or even declined according to some sources, but among those ages 50 and older the divorce rate during the same time period has doubled. Divorce later in life is referred to as “gray divorce”, and many in the […]
Could a divorce affect your New Jersey professional practice? Many fields require many years of post-secondary education. Passing boards or a professional exam is also often required. For example, one spouse may work full-time to pay living expenses while the other completes medical school. If the relationship breaks down in the future, however, there could be a claim for reimbursement […]
Are you in or are you out? While quite different than vaccinations, New Jersey parents are now considering whether to have their children opt-out of taking the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Assessment. The PARCC Assessment is the examination the State of New Jersey utilizes to meets its requirement, under the Federal No Child Left […]
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has admitted he was wrong for suspending Baltimore running back Ray Rice for only the first two games of the season. The suspension came after Rice assaulted his then fiancé, Janay Palmer, back in February, in Atlantic City, NJ. The running back for the Baltimore Ravens pleaded not guilty to third degree aggravated assault in May […]
