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Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.
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Evidence in Divorce and Custody Cases

“It didn’t happen if there isn’t a document to prove it.” This proposition is a little bit like “possession is nine tenths of the law.” It sounds good and frequently applies, but it isn’t as absolute as it sounds. In...more

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No, Courts Cannot Just Adopt A Court Appointed Expert’s Opinion Without a Cross Examination

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The Rules of Court clearly allow a Family Part Judge to appoint their own expert on any issues, whether custody or economic issues, in order to aid the court in making a decision on an issue before the Court. The Court rule...more

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Yes, Parties Can Agree to Waive the Change of Circumstances Standard

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Typically, in order to modify support or custody/parenting time provisions in an agreement or judgment/order, the party seeking a modification must show a substantial and continuing change of circumstances. Given the goal of...more

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I Guess Going From 50-50 to No Overnights for 19 Months Is a Change of Circumstances

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Since the Child Support Guidelines were amended in the late 90s, the number of overnights with each parent factored in to the child support calculus for cases within the Guidelines. In general, the more overnights meant less...more

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Top 5 Divorce and Custody Myths

Whether it is from TV shows, movies, or stories from friends, people who are unacquainted with the divorce and custody process often come to initial consultations with attorneys with certain expectations that are, well, based...more

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Navigating the Realm of Children's Expenses When Seeking Child Support: A Comprehensive Guide

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​​​​​​​Raising children is perhaps one of the most rewarding, yet financially demanding, journeys. From infancy to adulthood (and sometimes thereafter), parents face a multitude of expenses that evolve as their children grow....more

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Seven Myths about Getting Divorced in Arizona

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We often see family law clients who have misconceptions about divorces. These misconceptions impact their decision-making. We are going to debunk common myths about divorce in Arizona to provide clarity and empower...more

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Superior Court Finds Income is Income Until it Isn’t

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For time immemorial Pennsylvania’s appellate law has held that people who have children have a duty to deploy their resources to see that those children are adequately support. Child support is a “priority” obligation. “The...more

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If No Child Support Order Exists, You Don’t Need to Show a Change of Circumstances to Establish Child Support

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Black letter law is that to change a child support Order, the person seeking a modification must show a substantial and continuing change of circumstances. But what is the standard if there is a custody agreement, even if the...more

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Family Law Arbitration Act Passes General Assembly.

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The news out of Harrisburg is that both chambers of the General Assembly have passed what is termed House Bill 917, formally the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act. This comes almost five years after the Revised Uniform...more

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Can I get divorced while I am pregnant?

Recent news headlines have talked about the fact that some states refuse to finalize a pregnant woman’s divorce until after the child is born. The idea behind this concept is that these states want to make sure that all...more

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When OnlyFans Meets Your Divorce

OnlyFans… it’s not just for following your favorite professional athlete, musician, chef, or artist, which, if you are unfamiliar with the site, you may think that’s what it’s for. However, by and large, OnlyFans has a...more

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Your Teen’s Identity: A Place Divorced Parents Need to Protect

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We just posted a piece about how parents can get into financial trouble while trying to cushion their children from the harsh reality that divorced couples have less to contribute to expensive child activities. Parental guilt...more

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More Than Meets the Eye: NJ Supreme Court Cardali Decision’s New Methodology Can Prevent Judicial Backlog and Increased Costs

Family law practitioners everywhere have lauded the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision last year in Cardali v. Cardali for providing a ‘Big Win for Clarity’ on cohabitation cases and the burden that must be met before a...more

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Court’s Should Not Issue FROs Because They Think a Party is a Bad Parent or Deadbeat Dad

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Earlier this month, I wrote a blog called Court’s Should Not Issue FROs to Address Parenting Issues. That blogged addressed a case where the trial court entered a Final Restraining Order (FRO) to remedy custody and parenting...more

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Changes in Parenting Responsibilities Can Be a Change of Circumstances to Increase Alimony

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Alimony is generally modifiable if a substantial and continuing change of circumstances can be shown. Typically, when we think about changes of circumstances in this regard, we generally look at financial changes of...more

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How to File for Divorce

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Marriages may be dissolved by either party when the parties have continuously lived separately and apart for at least one year. However, you are not actually divorced until the District Court enters a Judgment for...more

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How Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce Proceeding

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Using social media as a weapon to harm your spouse, whether intentionally or unintentionally, during the pendency of a divorce case can have serious negative consequences. Courts may consider social media activity as evidence...more

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Arbitrations May Save Time, Money and Distress in Divorce Proceedings

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Divorce is rarely, if ever, a happy process. The fundamental disagreements that lead a spouse to file for divorce may create chronic distrust and animosity.  The additional conflicts spawned during a lengthy pretrial process...more

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Top 5 Lessons Learned from 2023 Celebrity Divorces

Divorce is a difficult and emotional process that can be overwhelming for many of us. For celebrities, their divorces are often played out in the public eye, making it even more challenging. As a divorce attorney, I have...more

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What Does a Divorce Mediator Do?

A mediator is a neutral third-party professional who assists parties in negotiating a resolution to their differences. In separation and divorce cases, a divorce mediator assists spouses in resolving issues arising out of...more

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What is a non-contested hearing in divorce and family law matters?

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Most parties going through a divorce or family law matter understand what a trial encompasses. A trial in a divorce or family law matter is a contested hearing. At the contested hearing, witnesses are called, and evidence is...more

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What Are Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law?

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Most understand that a court enters a judgment after a contested divorce or family law matter results in a trial. In the judgment, the court enters a ruling in terms of the result of the case. The case outcome binds the...more

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Jewish Divorce Talk Season 1 Recap: A Season of Insights

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As I look back on the thought-provoking and insightful journey that was Season 1 of the “Jewish Divorce Talk” podcast, I am struck by the depth and breadth of the conversations we’ve had. As your host, I had the privilege of...more

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Child Support Past High School Graduation? Postsecondary Educational Support in Washington

In many states, child support obligations do not extend past either the age of 18 or the child’s graduation from high school. In Washington, however, a parent can file a petition to continue child support after the child...more

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