LEGAL BLOG
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...
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. ...
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,...
If you are going through a divorce in New Jersey, one of the most common and important questions is whether alimony will be awarded—and if so, how much and for how long. Many people assume alimony decisions are automatic or...
How does pet custody work in divorce? Divorce can be complicated, but what happens when a beloved family pet is involved? This is the exact dilemma Kathy is facing in her divorce. After 12 years of marriage, she and her...
If you are considering a prenuptial agreement in New Jersey, know this: prenups are not a red flag. In fact, they are becoming more common and more accepted, especially among younger couples. I have handled prenuptial agreements throughout my legal...
When facing a divorce, many people wonder if it is okay to withdraw funds from a joint bank account before finalizing the proceedings. It is a common question, but the answer is more complex than it may seem. Withdrawing funds...
Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM David Wildstein will present on “High-Level Celebrity Divorces” at the Meadowlands Seminar 2025: Matrimonial Law on November 20th, hosted by the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ). The Meadowlands Seminar 2025 features...
Divorce is tough, but having private mistakes aired publicly makes matters even worse. Have you ever witnessed personal drama play out on a jumbotron in real time? It happened this past July at a Coldplay concert with 75,000 people in...