Divorce is one of the most stressful life events anyone can experience. It’s not just about ending a relationship — it can bring financial uncertainty, worries about children, fear of stigma, and even old wounds resurfacing from past experiences. For many, divorce feels like a storm that touches every corner of life. It doesn’t matter […]
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The Byron ColdPlay Concert Kiss-Cam Scandal has caused quite an uproar. Many comment how the cheating behavior of ex- Astronomer CEO Andy Byron will play out in Court if his wife Megan Kerrigan files for Divorce. Will she really take him to the cleaners because of this cheating behavior? Infidelity in a marriage can have
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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
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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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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by Robert B. Kornitzer, Esq. In New Jersey, virtually all assets acquired during a marriage (“marital assets”) are divided between the spouses during a divorce. A business is considered such an asset. Exceptions to this rule include inheritances or gifts, which are common in many businesses. Sometimes, a business owner places the
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Religious Divorce, Removal of Barriers Laws and its Impact on Religions in an Ethnically Diverse New Jersey a majority of New Jersey residents identify with a religion. For the religiously devout, a secular divorce can present a problem when an individual wants to thereafter remarry within their faith. Remarriage may not be simply a civil