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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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
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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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 of “family law” includes
The Reality of “Changed Circumstances” and the new Alimony Reform Act authored by – Robert B. Kornitzer, Esq. and Caitlin Dettmer When the spouse paying alimony seeks to reduce his support, the New Jersey Supreme Court requires the lower courts to consider (among others) two factors set out in Lepis v. Lepis, 83 N.J. 45,
Is Social Media Such As Facebook a Factor in New Jersey Divorce Courts? The explosion of the numerous forms of social media has in many ways created a potentially fundamental alteration of the way in which family law litigation is conducted. I will be addressing social media issues in future blogs as well as in