Dividing Property in a New Jersey Divorce When couples get divorced, the thing that gives them the most grief is division of the marital assets. This may be because there are just so many assets to divide among them. Or, it may be because both spouses want to keep a specific asset in the divorce and neither are willing to […]
By reputation, divorces can often be bitter and contentious. But this is not always the case. While they are stressful and painful times for a family, not all divorces need to be hostile and antagonistic. The proof is the existence and use of mediation, which allows spouses to meet face-to-face and do their best to meet in the middle on […]
What is Collaborative Divorce? The collaborative divorce is becoming more prevalent in states around the country, including New Jersey. This type of divorce allows for each spouse to negotiate and come to a decision on the various issues in ending a marriage through a non-trial process, resulting in less money and time spent on litigation. But even though this process […]
Child Custody and Divorce The individual requirements of divorce proceedings vary, depending on the details of the case. If you are dealing with both a divorce and a child custody case, it can not only complicate the process but also slow down the timeline. The answer to this question is really, it depends. There are many factors that dictate whether […]
Employee Spotlight! Here, at Davis & Mendelson, we’d like for our clients to get to know our most-valued employees who help to make our law firm a success. Today’s Employee Spotlight is Kristal N. Warren. About Kristal Kristal N. Warren is a paralegal employed by the law firm Davis & Mendelson, L.L.C. since 2017. Ms. Warren has always aspired to work in the legal […]
Howard S. Mendelson to Participate in the Ultimate Supreme Court Debate The Camden County Bar Association will be presenting a special seminar this coming September entitled the Ultimate Supreme Court Debate. This special seminar will be presented in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 beginning at 4:00 PM and ending at 6:15 PM. Howard S. Mendelson, Esq. […]
Alimony in New Jersey 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. […]
As our public schools have changed, so too have the laws governing education in the State of New Jersey. Education laws and the rights of students, teachers and parents are also now very different than they were just a few years ago.
Types of Divorce Although the end result might be the same, there are many different legal paths a couple can take when deciding to file for divorce. In the state of New Jersey, these fall into two different categories: contested divorces and uncontested divorces. Which of these options to choose is usually decided on a number of factors, but ultimately […]
Alimony is calculated by considering a number of issues including the length of marriage, the earning power of each spouse, balance of responsibility in caring for the children, and the contributions each spouse has made to the education or career of the other during the marriage.
