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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
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Avoid child custody conflict — add these to the parenting plan

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Feb 12, 2020 | Child Custody

Whenever parents in New Jersey or elsewhere decide to divorce, establishing a parenting plan is an important part of this challenging process, even if it is an amicable breakup. Sometimes, adding things that seem insignificant in the child custody agreement now might...

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Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan’s child custody terms

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jan 27, 2020 | Child Custody

There is no shortage of media reports about the divorce of Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Some people in New Jersey might have questions about the meaning of the terms used concerning the child custody arrangements of these celebrities. The terms "co-parenting...

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Divorce is a time to surround yourself with professional advisers

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

Ending marriages in New Jersey has come to be part of the lives of many, and for that reason, there is never a shortage of unqualified advisers. Each divorce has unique circumstances, and what applied to one person may not apply to his or her friend who is going...

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Sometimes, mixing money and romance ends in divorce

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Dec 31, 2019 | Divorce

Although money might be the furthest thing from the minds of two people in love, it is a subject for discussion if the relationship is serious. Many marriages in New Jersey and across the country have ended in divorce over financial disagreements. Relationship...

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Divorce: Social media addiction as powerful as alcohol or drugs

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Dec 19, 2019 | Divorce

When does social media start to threaten a marriage? In most cases in which one spouse becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol, the threat becomes real when the source of the addiction becomes that person's primary focus. Social media has developed into a similar risk....

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Holiday season challenges of child custody and parenting time

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Dec 3, 2019 | Child Custody

With proper planning, divorced parents in New Jersey and across the country can make sure that the holiday season remains "the most wonderful time of the year," just like the classic Andy Williams song from 1963. The first step would be to check the most recent child...

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Do the courts consider a parent’s sex in custody decisions?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Dec 3, 2019 |

There’s an idea in our society in custody disputes that the courts will favor a child’s mother more often. Unless this is the wish of you and your family, a court will take many factors when making their decision. None of these factors listed include the...

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Online divorce might not be as easy as promised

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Nov 20, 2019 | Divorce

Times have changed, and the list of services available online is endless. However, in some cases, DIY is not necessarily easier or cheaper. For anyone in New Jersey who is thinking about navigating a divorce through an online service, it might be a good idea to...

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Child custody or guardianship: Grandparents raising grandchildren

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Nov 5, 2019 | Child Custody

More and more grandparents in New Jersey and elsewhere take on the raising of their grandchildren. In many cases, grandparents take over when parents are no longer able to care for the children. This is often the result of substance or alcohol abuse or other matters....

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Child custody and modern single fatherhood

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Oct 30, 2019 |

Mothers are traditionally considered to be the primary nurturers and caretakers of their children. Modern parenthood is changing that. Fathers today spend more time tending to childcare, housework and homework than they did a half-century ago. Many family structures...

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