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
Death during divorce proceedings in New Jersey. The end of a marriage is a difficult time for a family regardless of the circumstances surrounding the divorce. A death of one of the spouses during the divorce proceedings is not an event normally planned for and complicates an already complicated situation. Should death occur during divorce,
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The parties in a Divorce proceeding are usually concerned about custody and financial matters. Rarely do they think of what would happen if either one of them dies during the Divorce litigation. Yet, such an event may directly impact the surviving party’s financial entitlement. To what extent will a court of equity protect the estate
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