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Can I Get Alimony in My New Jersey Divorce?

December 16, 2019 11:45 am Published by Comments Off on Can I Get Alimony in My New Jersey Divorce?

Overview: Alimony Many spouses wonder how they will divide their assets if and when they divorce. There are many assets to consider including real estate property, savings accounts, and even child custody. Alimony is also a question as spouses wonder if the life sacrifices they made will be compensated when they are no longer with their significant other. What is […]


What Happens if my Spouse and I Don’t Agree on Decisions about Our Real Estate during Divorce?

November 22, 2019 9:37 am Published by Comments Off on What Happens if my Spouse and I Don’t Agree on Decisions about Our Real Estate during Divorce?

Dividing Real Estate When you’re married for many years, the lines become blurred as to who owns what. Every item and asset purchased becomes joint property of both you and your spouse. While some things may be easy to divide, other things, like real estate property, can be more difficult to establish ownership. The process of dividing real estate can […]


How to Enforce Court Orders in Divorce

November 11, 2019 9:37 am Published by Comments Off on How to Enforce Court Orders in Divorce

Overview: Divorce and Court Orders Divorce cases can get very messy with each spouse fighting over their shared assets together. Most divorce disagreements are solved in court. However, even when the judge has ordered one or both spouses to do something, one partner might refuse to carry out the ordered actions. Fortunately, there are ways to enforce court orders when […]


Top Tips for Managing Your Expectations During a Divorce in New Jersey

October 24, 2019 11:25 am Published by Comments Off on Top Tips for Managing Your Expectations During a Divorce in New Jersey

Filing for Divorce in New Jersey When couples go through a divorce, they tend to want to the process to be over and done with as fast as possible. And, when it comes to dividing the marital assets and settling ancillary issues to divorces like setting child custody schedules and determining alimony and child support amounts, both of the soon […]


New Jersey Divorce: Dividing Property

October 10, 2019 3:53 pm Published by Comments Off on New Jersey Divorce: Dividing Property

Dividing Property in a New Jersey Divorce When couples get divorced, the thing that gives them the most grief is division of the marital assets. This may be because there are just so many assets to divide among them. Or, it may be because both spouses want to keep a specific asset in the divorce and neither are willing to […]


Mediation And Marriage: Finding Common Ground In Divorces

September 20, 2019 10:49 am Published by Comments Off on Mediation And Marriage: Finding Common Ground In Divorces

By reputation, divorces can often be bitter and contentious. But this is not always the case. While they are stressful and painful times for a family, not all divorces need to be hostile and antagonistic. The proof is the existence and use of mediation, which allows spouses to meet face-to-face and do their best to meet in the middle on […]


Collaborative Divorce: Do I Need A Lawyer?

September 10, 2019 10:48 am Published by Comments Off on Collaborative Divorce: Do I Need A Lawyer?

What is Collaborative Divorce? The collaborative divorce is becoming more prevalent in states around the country, including New Jersey. This type of divorce allows for each spouse to negotiate and come to a decision on the various issues in ending a marriage through a non-trial process, resulting in less money and time spent on litigation. But even though this process […]


Can I Finalize My Divorce Even if Child Custody Hasn’t Been Decided?

August 30, 2019 4:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Can I Finalize My Divorce Even if Child Custody Hasn’t Been Decided?

Child Custody and Divorce The individual requirements of divorce proceedings vary, depending on the details of the case. If you are dealing with both a divorce and a child custody case, it can not only complicate the process but also slow down the timeline. The answer to this question is really, it depends. There are many factors that dictate whether […]


Get to Know Our Team: Kristal N. Warren

August 28, 2019 2:40 pm Published by Comments Off on Get to Know Our Team: Kristal N. Warren

Employee Spotlight! Here, at Davis & Mendelson, we’d like for our clients to get to know our most-valued employees who help to make our law firm a success. Today’s Employee Spotlight is Kristal N. Warren. About Kristal Kristal N. Warren is a paralegal employed by the law firm Davis & Mendelson, L.L.C. since 2017. Ms. Warren has always aspired to work in the legal […]


The Ultimate Supreme Court Debate

August 19, 2019 6:20 am Published by Comments Off on The Ultimate Supreme Court Debate

Howard S. Mendelson to Participate in the Ultimate Supreme Court Debate The Camden County Bar Association will be presenting a special seminar this coming September entitled the Ultimate Supreme Court Debate. This special seminar will be presented in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 beginning at 4:00 PM and ending at 6:15 PM. Howard S. Mendelson, Esq. […]