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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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Establishing your paternity

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Sep 15, 2018 | Child Support

If you and your child's mother are married and you are at the hospital when your baby is born, you are automatically recognized as your child's father under New Jersey law. If, however, you and your child's mother are not married and the two of you do not sign a...

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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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How can I prepare for back-to-school after a divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Aug 19, 2018 | Divorce

With back-to-school season in New Jersey preparations in full swing now that the latter half of August has arrived, your children may be bemoaning the loss of sleeping in and lazy days while you may be nervous about other things. If you and your spouse have separated...

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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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How a forensic accountant might help your divorce

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jul 26, 2018 | Divorce

If you are one of the many people in New Jersey who owns a business with your spouse and is considering getting a divorce, you will no doubt be concerned about what to do with your business. Some couples are able to successfully continue running a company together...

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Divorce and online activity

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jul 14, 2018 | Divorce

Divorcing couples in New Jersey sometimes end up in situations where they do not fully trust the other person. One spouse might suspect that the other person is cheating on them or perhaps that they are trying to hide assets in an attempt to influence their final...

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Child support guidelines in New Jersey

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jun 24, 2018 | Child Support

If you are one of the many parents in New Jersey who may be getting divorced, you might need to pay or receive child support. You may also be facing this issue if you were never married to your child's other parent. As explained by the New Jersey Courts, the state...

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Divorce settlements may not focus on alimony much longer

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jun 10, 2018 | Alimony

Couples in New Jersey who have finally come to the decision that they will end their marriage understandably may feel overwhelmed by the emotional toll of the choice they have made. However, if they believe that one of the spouses might be deserving of spousal...

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Divorce, alimony and shifting dynamics

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | May 29, 2018 | Alimony

New Jersey residents going through divorce are all too familiar with the frustration that can often accompany procedures, especially when it comes to the fine print. Navigating alimony post-divorce alone can present obstacles for some ex-spouses, depending on the...

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How can I prepare to tell my kids about my divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | May 13, 2018 | Divorce

Whether you have one, two or ten children the thought of telling them that you and their other parent are going to get divorced may well cause you great angst. This is understandable and many New Jersey parents have walked in your shoes before. While this is...

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