by Marvin Schuldiner | Aug 7, 2017 | Divorce Mediation and Law, Elder Mediation and Elder Law and Issues, Lawsuits |
Before civil unions, same sex couples could enter into a formal arrangement through New Jersey’s Domestic Partnership (DPA) Act/law. The DPA gave certain rights and obligations to the couple entering the domestic partnership. In 2007, NJ enacted a Civil Union...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Jul 25, 2017 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
The Unwanted Divorce In many of the divorces I mediate, it is clear to me that one party wants the divorce far more than the other. Or certainly, one is further down the road of acceptance than the other. In NJ, public policy is that we do not force people to remain...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Jul 10, 2017 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
NJ Superior Court Judge Marcia L. Silva, sitting in Middlesex County, recently ruled on a case of first impression regarding when a transgender minor child may change their name. The case is Sacklow v. Betts (FM-12-1502-07C) and the case was published by the court on...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 25, 2017 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
In the unpublished case P.S. v. J.S. (FM-15-1581-08, Ocean County), Judge Jones examines the issue of what comprises a “gifted child” under the child support guidelines. The 13-year-old daughter, Julie (a pseudonym) has shown an interest and aptitude in...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 19, 2017 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
Many parents entering into a divorce are surprised to learn that they may be responsible to pay for their children’s college education. This requirement derives from a 1982 case called Newburgh v. Arrigo (88 N.J. 529). The factors a court would consider can be...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 16, 2017 | Divorce Mediation and Law |
One of the more challenging issues in a divorce is developing a parenting plan that involves non-custodial parent access on school nights. For some children, it can be disruptive to schoolwork and performance. For other children, it is inconsequential. In the...
