A divorce can be a stressful ordeal for all parties involved. It can also have a major impact on your financial status, particularly if you and your spouse accumulated substantial marital property over the course of your marriage. From real estate property to retirement plans, anything that was obtained, earned or contributed to during the […]
By Eric Marcy, Esq. Challenging So-Called “Objective” Testing – The Use and Abuse of Psychological Testing in Litigation Nothing scares a fact finder like the designation that someone is a “psychopath.” The name itself once attributed to a client is a title that an adversary will bludgeon your client with repeatedly in cross examination, briefing and/or […]
By Mark T. Gabriel, Esq. Effective January 1, 2021, New Jersey law was changed to legalize the manufacture, transfer, and consumption of cannabis by individuals 21 years of age and older. In February of 2021, the law was also changed to provide that possession of marijuana of one ounce or less shall only be subject to a written […]
The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory III (“MCMI-III”™) is a popular assessment tool used by clinical psychologists, that has been in use since approximately 1977. This instrument has been the subject of many articles and books.[1] The theoretical basis derives from Millon’s theory of personality development, personality types, and personality disorders. The instrument relies on 175 […]
There are few things more stressful and overwhelming than going through a divorce, particularly when you have complex custody issues that need to be resolved. These issues become even more complicated when you have a special needs child. Common child custody issues in divorce including child support, visitation schedules, and meeting the day-to-day needs of […]
Generally speaking, a high-asset divorce involves a couple who has accumulated over one million dollars in marital assets, which may include real estate, luxury vehicles, retirement accounts, business ownerships, and other financial investments. However, given the current real estate market, a single home in a desirable part of New Jersey can easily be valued at over one […]
If you and your spouse have made the difficult decision to end your marriage, you can choose to go your separate ways and never see each other again once the divorce is final. However, if you have children, and you and your ex-spouse share custody, you will remain connected to each other at least until […]
By: Nicole Rohan Appointing or jointly selecting a Parenting Coordinator can be the first step in the right direction of many highly contentious family court cases regarding custody of children and can also be a great resolution tool for parties to ensure the best interest of their child/children are always the forefront of any custody litigation. Unlike third-party […]
When a couple is experiencing marital problems, and both parties are committed to making the marriage work, they may seek help from a marriage counselor or a therapist that focuses on marital issues. This can be helpful if there are trust issues, difficulties with sharing responsibilities at home, or financial stresses. However, if the couple’s […]
By: Kevin W. Ku, Esq. On March 8, 2022, the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed the statutory requirement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 25:1-5(h) that parties to a palimony agreement must confer with independent counsel for the agreement to be enforceable in the case of Kathleen Moynihan v. Edward Lynch, 2022 N.J. LEXIS 188 (2022). Specifically, the […]
