A To’en (pronounced “To-ehn” or “Toe-en”) is a religiously trained advocate who can represent parties in a Beth Din (Jewish Rabbinical Court). Unlike secular lawyers, a To’en has expertise in Jewish law (Halacha) and can act as a spokesperson for their client during the proceedings. The To’en is knowledgeable about the intricacies of religious divorce […]
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Interfaith Marriages and Their Impact on Divorce Rates Interfaith marriages, where partners belong to different religious traditions, are becoming increasingly common in a globally connected world. These unions can bring together diverse perspectives, cultural richness, and opportunities for personal growth. However, they also pose unique challenges that can impact marital stability, including the possibility of
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Divorce proceedings involving children with special needs in New Jersey are often more complex and require careful consideration of various factors to ensure the well-being of the children involved. Here are some key points to keep in mind: Custody and Visitation: The Best interest of the Child test still applies, but the court should absolutely
Robert B. Kornitzer, Esq. Family law matters can be very expansive in nature and they can also be extremely complex. As a result, to best serve our clients, we commonly enlist the expertise and guidance of some of the diverse range of professionals who are, or become part of, our “team”. Remember that the field
A prenuptial agreement, often abbreviated as “prenup,” is a legal contract made between two individuals who are planning to marry. This agreement typically outlines the rights and responsibilities of each spouse in the event of divorce or death. While prenuptial agreements are commonly associated with the division of assets and spousal support in case of
Improve communication: People communicate so poorly with each other. This is due to “triggers” and because there can be too much or too little communication. The wrong type of communication can also be problematic. Texting can be a huge problem. Watch what you say, how you say it, and if you are not sure, say
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Whether it is an ex-spouse or an ex-partner, how does one approach a long-time process of co-parenting? There is no one size fits all solution. Many problems exist in parenting couples, some of them pre-existed the couple, others developed in the relationship, and others developed after the relationship. Robert Kornitzer explains that his principal job
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There is possibly no news item that raises public ire more than perceived institutional injustice against innocent victims; especially when that institution is a religious one. No story has riveted the tabloids more in recent months than the recently concluded trial of the rabbis accused of using illegal pressure tactics to force Jewish men into
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Aliyah is the Hebrew term for Jewish immigration to Israel. While making Aliyah is a legitimate and voluntary immigration process, it should not be used as a means to evade financial responsibilities such as child support. Evading child support obligations is not only unethical but also illegal in many jurisdictions, including the United States. We
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While a state may enact laws that apply universally to its constituents, many also choose to live their lives in accord with certain religious tenets or laws, which have a separate system of adjudication. One such religious law is the Jewish divorce. According to Halacha (Jewish religious law) a divorcing woman is not permitted a
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