Author Archives for Howard Mendelson
July 22, 2019 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
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 […]
July 8, 2019 3:26 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
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.
June 24, 2019 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Uncontested Divorces in New Jersey When a couple decide to end a marriage, sometimes both spouses are in agreement that a divorce is the best course of action, and they wish to end things in as uncomplicated a way as possible. However, there are still legal issues that must be addressed. This is why a family law attorney can help […]
June 10, 2019 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Deciding to get a divorce nearly always comes after a painful time of consideration, self-evaluation and worries about how to handle the future.
May 16, 2019 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Divorce Rate Statistics in New Jersey Statistics from 2017 showed that the divorce rate in New Jersey is about 12.7 per 1,000 married individuals. There are four legal ways to become divorced in New Jersey including litigation, mediation, arbitration and collaboration. While the first three methods are fairly well-known, not many divorcing couples recognize the possibility of divorcing through collaboration. […]
May 14, 2019 3:34 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
Special Education During New Jersey’s Summer While the chorus from the classic rock anthem triumphantly proclaims that “school’s out for summer,” this is not the case for those New Jersey special education students who are entitled to extended school years, compensatory education, and/or with residential placements. This is accordingly the time of year when child study teams, learning consultants, behavioral […]
May 2, 2019 1:46 pm
Published by Howard Mendelson
Divorce Statistics The American Psychological Association suggests that nearly half of married couples will eventually divorce. Many of these couples have children, so their divorce involves making compromises and sharing parental responsibilities between the now separated parents. One serious issue that comes up more frequently than you’d think is a parent’s ability to travel with their child after a divorce […]
April 24, 2019 6:00 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Like most legal processes, the process of procuring a legal divorce requires that the parties follow the proper procedural steps. The exact steps of the procedure will vary from state to state, but in New Jersey and its towns like Voorhees, Camden, Haddon Township, and Winslow, the steps for procuring a divorce are the same. Where to File for Divorce […]
April 19, 2019 9:27 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Community Associations in New Jersey are permitted by statute and, ideally, result in well-run communities where fellow property owners share the costs of common areas, municipal services, insurance, taxes, etc. Sometimes, these shared costs include amenities such as swimming pools, retention basins, nature trails, capital improvements, etc. In the best-case scenarios, these Community Associations also help property owners form social […]
April 10, 2019 10:27 am
Published by Howard Mendelson
Real property – the commonly-used legal term to describe land and the buildings and other fixtures on it – does not lend itself to easy division like money or investments. One cannot simply, generally speaking, draw lines on a survey, make two equal parts, and call it a day. One side of a tract of land may be more valuable […]
