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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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    • Sexual Assault Domestic Violence
      • Domestic Violence
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How will debt be addressed in your divorce case?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jun 1, 2020 | Division of Assets and Property

Many New Jersey residents who are either thinking about a divorce, getting ready to start a divorce or are in the middle of a divorce case usually have many more questions than answers. Such a life-altering event as divorce demands many answers, but the primary...

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It’s important to take domestic violence allegations seriously

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | May 14, 2020 | Domestic Violence

Even if there are no criminal charges, credible allegations of domestic violence can throw a huge wrench in a New Jersey resident’s child custody or parenting time case. Someone who is the target of these domestic violence allegations must take them seriously. If they...

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Should I fight to keep the family home?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | May 11, 2020 | Division of Assets and Property, Divorce

While you should be worried about how divorce will affect you on an emotional level, including affecting how and when you will spend time with your children, you should also be concerned about how it will affect you financially. Property division, spousal support, and...

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Important points about child support termination and emancipation

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | May 5, 2020 | Child Support

Child support is a key factor in New Jersey family law. From the perspectives of the paying parent and the receiving parent, it is important to understand the law not just for how much will be paid, when the payments will be made and what happens if the payments are...

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What are the four types of alimony in New Jersey?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Apr 28, 2020 | Alimony

When a couple in New Jersey decide to divorce, one spouse may be ordered to pay alimony -- also known as spousal support or maintenance -- to their ex. It is important to note that not every award of alimony is permanent. In fact, New Jersey recognizes four types of...

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Why choose separation instead of divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Apr 7, 2020 | Divorce

Different reasons exist for New Jersey couples choosing to separate rather than formally divorce. In some cases, couples who are unsure about remaining married separate for a while to give spouses time away to consider their options rather than rushing to get...

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What happens with assets and property when cohabitation ends?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Mar 24, 2020 | Division of Assets and Property

Many New Jersey couples live together without getting married. Some want to wait until they have both established their respective careers before tying the knot, while others decide to marry when they start a family, and some never get married. Just like marriages,...

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Child custody: Best interests of the child the paramount concern

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Mar 11, 2020 | Child Custody

When New Jersey parents file for divorce, the entire process becomes more complicated if they have minor children. Parents can negotiate a custody arrangement that would best suit them, but the judge has the final say. The court considers a range of factors to assess...

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Are you sending the wrong message on social media during divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Feb 27, 2020 |

Going through a divorce can be difficult. People often feel stressed out, angry, afraid, sad, and sometimes lonely. To find support and companionship, many folks get online and connect with others through social media.  This can seem harmless, but if you are not...

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What happens to debt during the property division in divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Feb 26, 2020 | Division of Assets and Property

Going through a divorce is never easy, and some of the most challenging divorce-related procedures involve children and assets. When there are significant debts that form part of the property division process, it becomes even more challenging. New Jersey is a...

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