LEGAL BLOG

Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial Agreements: The Antidote to a Contested Divorce

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...

matrimonial lawyer

Choosing the Right Matrimonial Lawyer: Why the Decision Matters

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...

sabotaging your divorce

How Sabotaging Your Divorce Hurts Your Own Standing

If you want to avoid sabotaging your divorce, you need to understand one hard truth early. Divorce is emotional, but your case is still judged by evidence, credibility, and reasonableness. I have spent my career in family law, and I...

divorce

New Jersey Divorce Case: Slutsky v. Slutsky

In a recent NJ divorce case (Slutsky v. Slutsky), decided March 25, 2026, the NJ Appellate Court awarded the Wife, in equitable distribution 50% of the value of her husband’s law practice. The husband’s partnership interest in a large law...

child custody litigation

Navigate Child Custody Litigation in New Jersey

Child custody litigation is one of the most emotionally charged and complex areas of family law. For many parents, the process can feel overwhelming—especially when decisions about their child’s future are ultimately placed in the hands of a judge. However,...

David Wildstein to be Honored at Golden Gala

I’m deeply honored to share that I will be recognized at the upcoming Golden Gala on Thursday, March 12, 2026, hosted by the Monmouth Bar Association, celebrating more than 50 years of service to the legal profession. It has been...

Custody

Amendment to Custody Statute enacted January 20, 2026

The revised Child Custody Statute, N.J.S.A., 9:2-4 was enacted into law on January 20, 2026, despite opposition from the New Jersey State Bar Family Law Section and other professional associations.  Although the law incorporates many provisions of the previous law. ...

marital fault

How Marital Fault Impacts Divorce in New Jersey: Adultery, Abuse, and Financial Consequences

Many people going through a divorce ask an important and emotionally charged question: If my spouse committed adultery or abused me, will that matter in my New Jersey divorce? More specifically, they want to know whether marital fault affects alimony,...