Blog Posts in December, 2015

THE EX-SPOUSE WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS

Usually, we say that the weather outside is frightful this time of year. Given the temperatures in New Jersey lately, it is more like the weather is delightful. But, given the behavior of many ex-spouses, disputes surrounding Christmas parenting time can be very frightful. The week before this important holiday is dreaded by family law attorneys for the number of disputes that arise. It is truly ...

IN FAMILY COURT, FAIRNESS IS IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER

What is fairness? When it comes to matters of custody, support and division of assets, each person has a specific sense of what is fair. Most resolve their family legal issues by settlement and dictate for themselves what is fair. However, many have a judge make a decision, either a temporary one during a divorce, after a Trial, or in a post-judgment action. It is the “fairness” of a judge’s ...