Family Law Firm Blog

February 28, 2019 by Edward R. Weinstein

In a New Jersey Child Custody Case, What Kind Of Questions Will I Be Asked?

When practicing family law here in New Jersey, one of the most fact sensitive areas for an attorney to handle is a child custody case. Very early on during into the case, our lawyers are sure to prepare our clients for the types of questions they shall face not only in a child custody plenary hearing (i.e., […]

February 20, 2019 by Edward R. Weinstein

What is a Motion in a New Jersey Divorce Case?

In New Jersey divorce cases, motion practice is an essential facet of the litigation. As a trial attorney, motions can achieve different goals. First, a motion maybe filed during the case (i.e., pendente lite) in order to seek certain relief from the family court. Examples include, but are not limited to, temporary financial support, temporary custody […]

February 13, 2019 by Edward R. Weinstein

If You Want To End Your Alimony Payments In New Jersey, You Must Prove Your Case!

As an experienced divorce attorney I know first-hand just how difficult it is to terminate an alimony obligation. In addition, this lawyer always is sure to always advise clients that they must comply with all court orders generated from a New Jersey Family Court. Specifically, if you are looking to modify or terminate alimony and your attorney […]

February 9, 2019 by Edward R. Weinstein

Do I Still Have To Pay Alimony If I Go To Jail?

Probably not, but like most divorce laws, nothing is black and white. As a seasoned divorce attorney I have filed many motions to terminate or modify alimony. Moreover, the lawyers at my law office would all agree that a person paying alimony who goes to jail should have a “slam dunk” case for termination alimony […]

February 2, 2019 by Edward R. Weinstein

What is a Parenting Coordinator?

A difficult aspect of being a New Jersey Divorce Attorney is when children become affected by the demise of the family unit. Even worse is when one or both parents are unable to co-parent during or after their New Jersey divorce or “break up.” At worst, the parents cannot even agree on basic, day-to-day decisions regarding their […]

February 2, 2019 by Edward R. Weinstein

New Jersey Alimony When Your Ex Is Living With a New Partner

As a seasoned New Jersey divorce attorney, one of the most disputed issues in family law in the context of cohabitation is alimony. In fact, yesterday in my New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Blog, “New Jersey Alimony Reform Moves Forward,” I addressed how this area of the law continues to develop. In short, I feel if the law as to New […]