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mediation

How Mediation in Divorce Works and Why It Can Matter

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...

division of assets

How New Jersey Courts Decide on The Division of Assets and Counsel Fees

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...

premarital agreement

Florida Billionaire’s Premarital Agreement and Pop Up Wedding

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...

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,...