In this blog post, I am going to review what I consider to be the eleven primary steps of divorce litigation. The focus of this post will be procedural, along with some tips and analysis of the law along the way. Step 1: Is Divorce Really the Answer? Some prospective clients walk into my office and … Read more
A contested New Jersey divorce can take months (or even years) to settle. A divorce may also take years to be finalized should the case proceed to trial. Appropriate aggressive techniques to expedite settlement favorable settlement negotiations will often be employed on your behalf to limit cost and maximize results. This section is going to … Read more
One of the topics us divorce lawyers discuss amongst ourselves is how it can sometimes be more difficult when the adversary is “Pro Se” rather than represented by counsel. Pro Se is just a fancy lawyer way of saying “without an attorney.” One question that often gets asked during initial consultations is whether a parties’ … Read more
At their initial consultation with my firm, many prospective clients will tell me that their divorce WILL be simple. Experience has taught me that such an assessment is almost always wrong. But the fact remains that one of the biggest concerns’ clients have when confronting a divorce, is just how time-consuming and expensive the divorce … Read more
One lesson I’ve learned the hard way in my personal life is to never bash the ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend of a friend or family member. I’ve seen too many examples of “on-again, off-again” relationships to ever again give an honest opinion as to anybody’s “ex.” I’m sure you’ve been there before…The next thing you know, the … Read more
To balance some of my advice on this website about being reasonable, it should be noted that I’m not advocating that you not set properly boundaries, that you be a pushover, or that you take a bad deal. Too often people come into a divorce either too angry or conversely too tired/guilty/whatever to properly fight … Read more
A divorce filing or informal separation does not mean life suddenly ceases to progress. There are still bills to be paid, friends to see, children to raise, and yes, soon-to-be exes to deal with. As a Divorce Attorney I have found that in some instances the former couple communicates more DURING a divorce than they … Read more
When people consult with me as prospective divorce clients, they are not always ready to file for divorce. Few are ready to file immediately. Some others have already filed without an attorney and now want to hire a lawyer. Sometimes I consult with people who were dissatisfied with their current or former lawyer. Many people … Read more
It may seem a bit odd how much I focus on the role of emotions in a divorce. You may be wondering why a divorce attorney spends so much time discussing this issue. And of course I am not an expert on psychology, my only advanced degree is my law degree. But in some ways … Read more
Every divorce case is both fact-sensitive and people sensitive. I often joke that although I’ve “been divorced” (on behalf of my clients) hundreds of times, even I will invariably find something unique about each case. There are certain “surprises” however, that are much more common. Learning the below list will help take some of the … Read more
