Any time couples find themselves facing divorce, one of the first concerns they have is how it will effect the children. Worries about the negative impact of divorce and children has probably kept more unhappy couples together than anything else. Yet, some would assert that staying together for the children may not always be the best …
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In this episode, family law attorney Anna–Maria Pittella. Esq., Certified Financial Planner John Caroli and Dr. Karen B. Donahue, PsyD talk about how to collaborate on a premarital agreement without destroying the romance.
Divorce attorneys Linda Piff and C. Catherine Jannarone discuss the ten best New Year’s Resolutions you can make for you and your child while going through a divorce.
by Jeffrey W. Goldblatt, Esq. Tale of Tragedy When I first undertook representation of the wife in this litigation case, I anticipated nothing more than an early resolution of the issues. After all, both parties earned comparable, albeit modest incomes. They had a home which was under water and the subject of a foreclosure. One …
by Laurie C. Poppe, L.S.W., Esq. Would you accept $975 million in cash as a divorce settlement? The answer may depend on whether you litigate or collaborate. Divorce is scary. Facing a future as a single person (and many times as a single parent) can trigger anxiety about your self-worth, your financial security, and perhaps even …
by C. Catherine Jannarone, Esq. There has been a lot said about the negative consequences of divorce litigation and how it affects children. Yet, no one really talks about the impact that the adversarial divorce process can have on in-laws, grandparents, aunts and uncles and other family members. But the reality is that your divorce will …
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by Linda Piff, Esq. It seems every time we turn around we hear about someone’s messy divorce. We hear about how “so and so” is going to hire a tough lawyer and get everything they have coming to them. It seems this type of response to divorce has almost become a cultural expectation. Unfortunately, what …
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by C. Catherine Jannarone, Esq. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of divorce? If you’re like most people, the word conjures up images of a no-holds barred, bitter battle over the division of debts, assets, child custody and support. This image of divorce is so common it has almost become …
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by Anna-Maria Pittella, Esq. Since December 10, 2014 New Jersey has a Family Collaborative Law statute. The New Jersey Family Collaborative Law Act brings the statutory structure to New Jersey families to hire attorneys and other professionals who act solely to help the parties negotiate a full and durable agreement as to all issues relating …
by Madeline Muise, LCSW, LMFT, Mediation & Therapy Associates, LLC Divorce is a challenging crisis! This transition raises strong emotions- anger, fear, sadness, loss, guilt. These strong, but normal emotions come in waves-often unexpectedly. One moment you’re feeling as if everything is going in the right direction and the next you’re in a black place …
