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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
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From the bedroom to the courtroom: Adultery and divorce 

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Aug 30, 2021 | Divorce

Being cheated on by an unfaithful spouse can be a devastatingly heartbreaking experience. Sometimes, it's hard to know if a spouse is being unfaithful until conclusive evidence is obtained. However, long before adultery is confirmed, your instincts may indicate that...

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Will New Jersey child support continue through college?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Aug 16, 2021 | Child Support

Child support helps the parent who has more time with the children cover the costs associated with that responsibility. Child support can be used for things like housing expenses, nutritional needs and sports and school supply costs. Child support that one parent pays...

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What becomes of your health insurance when you divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Aug 4, 2021 | Divorce

There are a lot of "growing pains" that accompany a divorce. One of those is getting a hold of your finances. Many jobs don't come with benefits such as insurance. Your medical benefits may come from the health plan that your spouse receives from their employer. The...

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Should you keep the family home after your divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jul 16, 2021 | Division of Assets and Property

When seeking a divorce in Hackensack, New Jersey, you must make decisions regarding your assets and property. In many cases, one or perhaps even both spouses want to keep the family home, especially if they have children. Holding on to a home for the sake of your kids...

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The destructive power of parental alienation

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jul 13, 2021 | Child Custody

Emotions can run hot in a child custody dispute, but some lines should never be crossed. One such line is parental alienation, a toxic phenomenon in which one parent intentionally seeks to poison the relationship between the child and the other parent. Examples of...

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To compromise or not when seeking a New Jersey divorce

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jul 3, 2021 | Divorce

The subtle art of compromise plays a role in many aspects of life. It essentially involves two parties making concessions to one another while settling an issue. We compromise with other people when making business deals. We compromise with our children when they...

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Grandparents’ parenting time rights in New Jersey

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jun 18, 2021 | Parenting Time / Unmarried Parents

There are many reasons why grandparents may want to petition the court for parenting time of their grandchildren. Often divorce, separation, and the death of a parent leave grandparents out in the cold. When grandparents want to be a consistent part of their...

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How do unwed fathers establish paternity and get custody rights?

| Jun 4, 2021 | Child Custody

When a child is born, the baby’s mother automatically has parental and custodial rights -- but things aren’t the same for unwed fathers. Unfortunately, many unwed fathers don’t realize that they can obtain custody and parenting time rights to their children. The...

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2 issues that can easily stall child custody negotiations (and how to avoid them)

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | May 21, 2021 | Child Custody

Most partners don't decide to have kids, only to end up splitting. It's unlikely that anyone would want to make their child go through such a thing. Life isn't always predictable, and situations like this may arise.  Many parents will sit down and broker an agreement...

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3 Custody Issues That Can Pop Up In The Summer

by Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | May 12, 2021 | Child Custody

Summertime brings warmer weather and for co-parents, more complications. If your kids are out of school, you and your co-parent might need to put a little extra effort into your co-parenting plan. There are several common custody issues that may pop up in the summer...

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