Can one attorney represent both spouses in a divorce? This issue presents itself in a multitude of scenarios: the proverbial “simple divorce” or merely reviewing a settlement agreement prepared by both spouses. As my colleague noted, if prospective clients request that you represent them both, even if it’s “simple” or merely reviewing their agreement,
I have written about the requirements of obtaining a domestic violence final restraining order (“FRO”) under the New Jersey Prevention Against Domestic Violence Act (“the Act”) previously on this blog. One of the three main criteria the Court must look at when determining whether to grant a final restraining order in such cases is the
It may seem counter-intuitive, but the month of Saint Valentine is also generally the month that sees the highest volume of filing for divorce. For some people, getting divorced may be their New Years Resolution. Others wait until the start of the new year so that they can have one last holiday season with their
In an effort to bring more content to our popular family law blog, the Fox New Jersey Family Law group is proud to introduce the first installment of our New Jersey Family Law Podcast Series – The Perils of Social Media in Family Law Disputes. Based on one of our earlier blog posts, Eliana Baer
Sheilah O’Donnel tells herself that her new home, a townhouse in a development in Chevy Chase, Md., just a stone’s throw from a Safeway, isn’t really all that bad. Sure, it’s near a gas station. And the front window, with its cheerily upholstered cushions, overlooks a dreary parking lot. And yes, it’s kind of small
It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly’s wing can ultimately cause a typhoon halfway around the world – Chaos Theory
This is one of those “butterfly effect” theories, which I always love. It tells us how a woman flapping her proverbial wings in the 1950’s and
Last week, I blogged about the Information Asymmetry and how important it is for you to educate yourself going in to the divorce process so that you can meaningfully assist your attorney with your case. But what about your attorney? And what about your Judge? Isn’t it important for them to also be as informed
Baby Boomers have always been trendsetters. They were the first generation to rock out to bands such as the Beatles and they were the generation that was on the front lines of the feminist and civil rights movements. Baby Boomers are culturally associated with rejection and redefinition of traditional values. And holding true to their
Oftentimes I hear from clients that gathering their financial information is the most daunting task they will face during the divorce process. They picture being buried in an avalanche of documents, account numbers and canceled checks.
The New Jersey Divorce App’s Finance Tracker can help. In fact, I have recommended it to my clients before,