LEGAL BLOG
The best way to prevent a prenup mistake is to take the agreement seriously long before anyone signs it. In New Jersey, a prenuptial agreement can face an enforceability challenge if it was signed involuntarily or if problems involving financial...
Wilentz Shareholder David M. Wildstein served as a speaker at the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) seminar, “Baby Just Say Yes – An Estate Planning Playbook for Taylor, Travis and You,” held on August 25, 2026. The program brought...
When people hear the word mediation, they sometimes assume it is an informal conversation with no real structure. That is not what I mean when I talk about mediation in a divorce case. In family law, mediation is a guided...
Slutsky v. Slutsky, a divorce case involving the division of assets (decided in 2026), also involved a 30 year marriage with 3 adult children. The wife received in equitable distribution, fifty percent of the husband’s law practice valued at $501,000...
Is a prenuptial agreement signed the day of a wedding valid if one party was not represented by a lawyer and she claims the signing was under duress? Under N.J. law, a prenuptial agreement doesn’t have to be fair as...
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract signed by both parties before marriage that addresses financial and legal issues that may arise in the event of divorce or death. While some people view prenuptial agreements as unromantic, they are often...
Selecting the right matrimonial lawyer may be one of the most important decisions a person makes during a divorce. The attorney chosen to guide the process can have a direct impact on financial security, parental rights, emotional well-being, and the...