By Melissa Cohen Are Family Court Counsel Fee Awards Dischargeable in Bankruptcy? Many people familiar with family law will be familiar with the case of Bisbing v. Bisbing, 230 N.J. 309 (2017) in which case the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey established the current standards that govern requests to relocate out of […]

By Sheryl J Seiden, Esq. Why I Became A Lawyer: Being There For Families In Trouble. I like to call myself a nice Jewish girl from New Jersey who helps families in a time of need. But it took me a few stops to get there. I was born in Philadelphia while my dad was […]

By Christine Fitzgerald Discovering Discovery: The Use of Experts. Forensic Accountants: Forensic accountants assist family law attorneys with financial issues such as valuing a business, preparing cash flow and lifestyle analysis, calculating or capturing compensation, marshalling assets (generally when there are numerous and intertwined assets), and determining tax calculations. Real Estate Appraisers: Real estate appraisers […]

By Christine Fitzgerald SeidenFreed Security Tips: The Pitfalls of Social Media and the Impact on Family Law Litigation. For people in a relationship, the following issues often arise in social media usage and can impact the relationship: Usage: Your spouse or significant other may feel left out or ignored by your constant use of social […]

By Donald Schumacher SeidenFreed Security Tip: Privacy Rights During the Divorce Process. Discovery is the process whereby litigants are provided documentation and information about certain aspects of the adverse party. In divorce actions, the rights to discovery are very broad. The objective is to permit both parties the opportunity to have full knowledge of the […]

By Sheryl J Seiden, Esq. Top Ten Tips When Considering A Divorce. So you think you are ready to consider getting a divorce. You have lived years in an unhappy marriage or perhaps you and your spouse have just grown apart or maybe one spouse has not been faithful… it is time to explore the […]