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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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New Jersey Family Law Blog

What are your rights as an unmarried father in New Jersey?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Sep 10, 2020 | Divorce

Getting married does come with certain privileges that unmarried people don't have. There are certain legal benefits for marriage, ranging from whether the courts can compel you to testify against another person in a criminal case to inheritance benefits. When it...

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Why is gray divorce rising?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Sep 2, 2020 | Divorce

Have you heard that gray divorce rates are rising? It’s true. For most age groups, divorce rates are falling, but those over 50 are splitting up more and more often. This is an interesting phenomenon, and many have asked why it is happening. One potential reason is...

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How long will alimony last after a New Jersey divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Aug 25, 2020 | Alimony

It can be difficult to plan for your future after a divorce when you have no way of knowing how the divorce itself will end. If you decided to focus on the family instead of on developing your career, you may be at a financial disadvantage when it comes to living...

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When can people modify child support orders?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Aug 14, 2020 | Child Support

Parents in New Jersey are required to care for their children and provide for them financially as well. This is true whether the parents are married or divorced. However, how parents provide for their children financially may change if the parents go through a...

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Child custody basics parents should understand

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Aug 3, 2020 | Child Custody

Child custody can be one of the toughest components of a divorce for divorcing parents. For this reason, divorcing parents should be familiar with how child custody is resolved and what factors it is based on. What is meant by child custody? When child custody is...

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Parenting time options for New Jersey parents

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jul 20, 2020 | Child Custody

Parenting time can be a complicated part of establishing a child custody and parenting plan pursuant to a New Jersey divorce. When a parent is unable to serve as a physical custodian of their child, they may agree to or have awarded to them parenting time rights that...

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My spouse cheated on me. Will this affect my divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jul 17, 2020 | Divorce

Nothing can be more devastating than finding out your spouse has had an affair. Such events often lead to divorce, as the trust you once had in your spouse is forever broken. During this emotional time, you may wonder if the fact that your spouse cheated can be...

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Factors used to determine alimony in New Jersey

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jul 1, 2020 | Alimony

Alimony is a common concern during many divorces. Divorcing couples may have questions related to who will receive alimony, who will be required to pay alimony and how much will the alimony award be based on. As a result, it is helpful for divorcing couples to...

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The challenge of co-parenting during COVID-19

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jun 15, 2020 | Child Custody

The COVID-19 crisis remains, but as the world adjusts so must former spouses who are parents. As part of your divorce agreement, you share time with your children in a joint custody arrangement. However, the pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into your life, plans...

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Getting the information you need in a tough divorce case

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jun 15, 2020 | Divorce

Planning ahead can be one of the most important steps in any major life decision, whether it is the decision to start a family, buy a home or move. Planning ahead for divorce is just as important. By focusing on the steps that will be necessary once the divorce case...

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