Parenting Issues and the Coronavirus
May 21, 2020 8:04 am Comments Off on Parenting Issues and the CoronavirusLove is patient and love is kind. Now, more than ever, parents need to resolve rather than litigate parenting time disputes.
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Custody and Parenting Time in a Pandemic
May 15, 2020 12:30 pm Comments Off on Custody and Parenting Time in a PandemicAt this time of an historic health emergency, strains could appear in an intact relationship, while in a fractured relationship those strains and disputes become problematic quickly.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION aka “Give Peace a Chance!”
May 12, 2020 9:43 am Comments Off on TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION aka “Give Peace a Chance!”by Howard S. Mendelson, Esq. IMAGINE, if all attorneys were cost-effective problem-solving peacemakers…if all attorneys recognized that, but for the minority of cases which are sadly driven by egos and positions rather than rational problem-solving founded upon mutual goals and acquired trust, the vast majority of the cases we’re asked to handle call upon us to utilize our skills as […]
Virtual Domestic Violence
May 5, 2020 2:00 pm Comments Off on Virtual Domestic ViolenceOur New Jersey Appellate Division has just ruled that a “virtual texting/sexting relationship” between consenting adults can arise to a “dating relationship” as that term is defined under our New Jersey Domestic Violence Act; thus entitling the recipient of purely virtual communications the opportunity of securing a Final Restraining Order where no physical “dating relationship” ever existed. https://gardenstatecle.com/lawtube/pdf/CCvJAH.pdf
School’s Out: Special Education During COVID-19
May 4, 2020 12:59 pm Comments Off on School’s Out: Special Education During COVID-19“Compensatory Education” and “Extended School Years” will be the “new normal” for many special needs children as we hopefully evolve back toward fully and effectively implemented Individualized Educational Programs (“IEP’s”) in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”). Please call us at (856) 627-0100 or email us at hmendelson@davismendelson.com to schedule a free initial telephone […]
Support Modifications and the COVID-19 crisis
April 29, 2020 2:45 pm Comments Off on Support Modifications and the COVID-19 crisis“Life is change” and when previously agreed-upon support was based upon earned income and/or passive income that has significantly decreased and/or been eliminated by our “new normal”, you should call an experienced matrimonial law firm to address consensual modification agreements, mediation and/or, when necessary, an appropriate motion to the Court. Please call us at (856) 627-0100 and/or email us at […]
Coffee With Joe
April 24, 2020 9:27 am Comments Off on Coffee With JoeDO IT FOR THE KIDS! MEDIATE DON’T LITIGATE! https://drive.google.com/file/d/18f4GOxhsdvdMaOlX5tzSYiM5jKmcPSc8/view?fbclid=IwAR1blb5TEtHZ_yooFsw7qRrV1vqWU4i0AZXNLjxQ3gX7Of-GNEtaMVJe_rs
COVID-19
April 24, 2020 9:19 am Comments Off on COVID-19A message from the office ofDavis & Mendelson L.L.C. on COVID-19 At this historic time, the safety of our clients, our office team, and our colleagues remain our top priority. Davis & Mendelson also recognizes the anxieties and potential legal issues that this “new normal” presents. We recognize that, now more than ever, our clients need us; we will accordingly […]
Can I Get Alimony in My New Jersey Divorce?
December 16, 2019 11:45 am Comments Off on Can I Get Alimony in My New Jersey Divorce?Overview: Alimony Many spouses wonder how they will divide their assets if and when they divorce. There are many assets to consider including real estate property, savings accounts, and even child custody. Alimony is also a question as spouses wonder if the life sacrifices they made will be compensated when they are no longer with their significant other. What is […]
What Happens if my Spouse and I Don’t Agree on Decisions about Our Real Estate during Divorce?
November 22, 2019 9:37 am Comments Off on What Happens if my Spouse and I Don’t Agree on Decisions about Our Real Estate during Divorce?Dividing Real Estate When you’re married for many years, the lines become blurred as to who owns what. Every item and asset purchased becomes joint property of both you and your spouse. While some things may be easy to divide, other things, like real estate property, can be more difficult to establish ownership. The process of dividing real estate can […]