by Marvin Schuldiner | Jan 13, 2016 | Arbitration, Divorce Mediation and Law, Lawsuits |
Yesterday, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in the case of Anthony C. Major v. Julie Maguire. The case dealt with grandparents of a child (the parents of the father) who were petitioning the court for visitation rights to see their grandchild.... by Marvin Schuldiner | Jan 11, 2016 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
The holiday season and the New Year often make people reflect on how their life is progressing, whether they are they meeting their goals and what changes they would like to see in the upcoming year. Hence things like “New Years Resolutions” (that so many... by Marvin Schuldiner | Jan 7, 2016 | Divorce Mediation and Law, Lawsuits |
An interesting case was recently decided by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. Terrie Harmon and her husband Thomas McCarron were granted a divorce by the NH Courts due to irreconcilable differences following a 24-year marriage. After the court issued the final... by Marvin Schuldiner | Dec 14, 2015 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
What happens to alimony or child support when an ex-spouse isn’t working? Generally, the presumption of the law is that each party should work in a way that maximizes their income. If a spouse wants to retire early, quit their job for no reason, or reduce... by Marvin Schuldiner | Dec 10, 2015 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
Sometimes children are wiser than their parents. by Marvin Schuldiner | Dec 7, 2015 | Divorce Mediation and Law, Lawsuits |
[Updated at the end for the Supreme Court decision] An interesting case was heard by the New Jersey Supreme Court last week on whether an impending divorce can be a cause for employment termination. Plaintiff Robert Smith worked for the Millville Rescue Squad (MRS)... by Marvin Schuldiner | Oct 29, 2015 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
Retired New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Supermodel Hannah Davis reportedly got engaged in the past few days. I am a huge Yankees fan and have been a fan of Derek Jeter since his arrival in the majors in 1996. He was a most eligible bachelor, apparently... by Marvin Schuldiner | Apr 8, 2015 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
Public policy in New Jersey has long favored the ability of parties to resolve their disputes (including elements of a divorce and parenting) on their own, so long as the agreements are fair and equitable. But what happens when domestic violence is part of the... by Marvin Schuldiner | Apr 7, 2015 | Divorce Mediation and Law, Off Beat |
“You’ve been served!” Most of us are aware of that TV phrase. For most cases, that is how a complaint is “legally” given to a defendant. It is the official way of putting them on notice they are being sued (including for a divorce) and... by Marvin Schuldiner | Jan 28, 2015 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
From the other side of the Atlantic Ocean is a nice presentation on divorce mediation. Please note that divorce mediation is not free in NJ.
