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Child Custody and Religion in New Jersey
For many issues that arise in divorce proceedings, especially regarding children, there is no clear answer to the question, “What will the court decide?” Courts decide based on the best interests of the children, which is a very case-specific question. However, when it comes to religious upbringing for children with divorced or otherwise separated… Read More »
New Jersey’s New Surrogacy Law Makes Gestational Carrier Agreements Enforceable
Governor Phil Murphy recently signed into a law a bill that will help infertile and LGBT couples feel secure in entering “gestational carrier arrangements” with a woman who will carry their child to term and now make surrogacy contracts enforceable. Continue reading to learn about the new law, and contact a knowledgeable New Jersey… Read More »
Cyber Harassment is Domestic Violence in New Jersey
While we often think of domestic violence only in the context of physical abuse of one spouse by another, domestic violence can take many forms. Below, learn about the different forms of harassment prohibited by New Jersey law, and contact an experienced New Jersey domestic violence attorney for additional help. The types of domestic… Read More »
New Jersey Parenting Time Issues
A recent New Jersey appellate case illustrates some of the issues that can arise in implementing divorce judgments that involve custody arrangements, especially with ex-spouses who cannot agree on anything. Read below for the details of the case, and contact an experienced New Jersey child custody and divorce attorney with any questions about custody… Read More »
After the Divorce: Continuing Issues That May Come Up
Divorce proceedings can be long and drawn-out, but once they are finalized, moving on with your life is important. The final terms of a divorce are not, however, set in stone. There are issues that may arise even after a divorce is finalized due to changes in circumstances for the former spouses or their… Read More »
Three Tips on Following Proper Courtroom Etiquette at a Divorce Hearing or Trial
Appearing before a judge in your divorce may feel scary. If you’re like many people, you’ve never had to appear in court for any reason, let alone something as personal and emotional as a divorce. Fortunately, the basic rules you should follow when appearing before a judge aren’t difficult to learn, and following them… Read More »
So You’re Considering Becoming a Lender to an Ex…
There isn’t always a simple way to divide a piece of marital property in a New Jersey divorce. For instance, the asset may be a house that one spouse may want to continue living in for sentimental reasons, or which would be difficult to sell for full value in the current housing market. The… Read More »
Press Release
Englewood attorney Helene Herbert was sworn in to serve as a municipal judge for the borough of Waldwick in Bergen County. Judge Herbert is a practicing family law attorney at Herbert & Weiss, LLP who also serves part-time as a municipal judge in both Waldwick and Bergenfield. Please click here to read the full Press… Read More »
When Divorce Means Switching Your Child’s School
Divorce can be an extremely difficult time for children. Not only are they losing the family life they’ve always known and seeing their parents in pain, they’re also losing the routine on which they had come to rely. Adding in a change in schools after a split can make this time even more stressful… Read More »
Finding Positive Feelings for a Co-Parent
Co-parenting can be a challenge, even for parents who are still happily married. Once your romantic relationship with your co-parent has ended, however, reaching a consensus on how to raise the children you share can feel impossible. Finding a way to coexist peacefully, even happily, with a co-parent will make the decades you spend… Read More »
