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Melinda L. Singer | Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney
  • 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
      • Coparenting Issues
      • Fathers’ Rights
    • Sexual Assault Domestic Violence
      • Domestic Violence
      • Carfagno Hearing
  • Testimonials
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Legal Separation

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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What differentiates a legal separation from divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Sep 7, 2018 | Legal Separation

In New Jersey, you can either get a divorce or a legal separation depending on what you're looking for. But how do you determine what suits your situation best? How exactly is legal separation different from a divorce, and how will you know which one serves your needs...

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Legal separations: Similar to, but not quite, a divorce

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Aug 10, 2018 | Legal Separation

When New Jersey couples realize their marriage is not working out, divorce is not their only option. A legal separation may be a good alternative for many couples. People may wonder about the differences between these concepts and how they affect a couple. When people...

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Defining a divorce from room and Board

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Apr 19, 2018 | Legal Separation

If you and your spouse have chosen to separate, then your next step will no doubt be to consider the future of your life together in Hackensack. Such is the conundrum that many have brought to our team here at Melinda L. Singer, Esquire. There hopes typically were to...

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How does a legal separation affect your taxes?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Feb 8, 2018 | Legal Separation

When you and your spouse are legally separated in New Jersey, you may think most about the day-to-day aspects of your separation. Your separation usually affects your taxes, though, and as tax season approaches, it is important to understand what factors you need to...

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Unsure if you want a divorce? Consider legal separation

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Dec 16, 2017 | Legal Separation

One of the most difficult decisions you might make in your life is whether or not to get a divorce. You might be unhappy in your marriage, but still love your spouse. Financial or parenting reasons might be other factors keeping you from filing for a divorce. Whatever...

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The benefits of legal separation

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Aug 8, 2017 | Legal Separation

A legal separation can not only compromise an individual's emotional and physical wellbeing, but also potentially change the status of home ownership and other financial aspects. In New Jersey, a legal separation agreement entails a spousal agreement that covers the...

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What are the pros and cons of a legal separation?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jun 30, 2017 | Legal Separation

Tensions from a variety of different sources can often put a great deal of strain on your marriage, so much so that you may even be considering following the lead of others in Hackensack and getting a divorce. Yet there is another alternative to consider if you or...

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