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  • Home
  • About Me
    • Melinda L. Singer
  • Practice Areas
    • Family Law
      • Bed And Board
      • Legal Separation / Tolling Agreement
      • Same – Sex Relationships
    • Divorce
      • Thinking About Divorce?
      • FAQ
      • Alimony And Cohabitation
      • Division Of Assets And Property
      • Divorces Involving Family Businesses
      • Gray/Retirement Divorce
      • Military Divorce
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution
    • Child support, custody & parenting time
      • Child Support
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      • Fathers’ Rights
    • Sexual Assault Domestic Violence
      • Domestic Violence
      • Carfagno Hearing
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Cohabiting while divorcing in New Jersey: Rules and tips

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Sep 5, 2025 | Divorce

Living together during a divorce may feel risky and confusing. You can share a roof but you need clear plans for space, money and parenting to protect your case and your peace. Legal basics in New Jersey You may live together while separated. Courts focus on your...

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The divorce rate has tripled for those over 65

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | May 26, 2025 | Divorce

You may have heard people talk about how the divorce rate in the United States has been going down. There was a time when it went up quickly— right after the beginning of no-fault divorce laws. But since then, at least for those who are under 45, the divorce rate has...

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How different financial views could lead to divorce

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | May 2, 2025 | Divorce

When people get divorced, they cite a wide variety of reasons. These include things like infidelity, abuse or simply irreconcilable differences. In many cases, couples will point to financial disagreements or financial stress as the reason their marriage ended. One...

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How do divorcing couples manage to continue living together?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Mar 22, 2025 | Divorce, Legal Separation

Sometimes, the decision to divorce comes with an immediate change in living arrangements. A spouse filing for divorce due to domestic violence or infidelity might arrange to leave the shared home as quickly as possible or might seek legal support to remove their...

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Don’t over-involve your adult children in your divorce

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Feb 5, 2025 | Divorce

Telling your adult children that their parents are divorcing is not easy, especially if your marital problems were not evident during their childhood. Children who perceive their parents as having an ideal marriage and do not foresee divorce on the horizon often find...

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Can one spouse deny the other a divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jan 18, 2025 | Divorce

Individuals contemplating divorce often feel very anxious about the process. Some people worry about specific details, such as who might keep the house. Others worry about the possibility of protracted interpersonal conflict with their spouses. Few scenarios are more...

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Why filing for divorce in January isn’t always the wisest idea

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Dec 2, 2024 | Divorce

If you’re considering ending your marriage after the new year arrives, you’re not alone. In fact, so many people file for divorce in January that it’s sometimes referred to as “divorce month.”  A lot of this has to do with spouses in unhappy marriages deciding to take...

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Is staying together for the children the best choice?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Nov 25, 2024 | Divorce

Parents might believe that keeping the family intact is the best decision for the children. However, sometimes staying together "for the kids" might not be the wisest choice. Understanding how divorce could benefit your children is crucial in making an informed...

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In-law interference can cause marital disputes

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Sep 11, 2024 | Divorce

When a couple gets married, they extend their family. While they may have previously met their in-laws on several occasions, marriage generally means a closer involvement. In most cases, this is a positive. In-laws may form strong bonds and lean on one another for...

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Can therapy help during a divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jun 17, 2024 | Divorce

Going to therapy when your marriage has problems seems reasonable because you want to save the marriage. So, why does divorce counseling exist? You and your spouse have already decided to dissolve the marriage; what can be the purpose of therapy at this time?  Here is...

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