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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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Choosing bankruptcy and divorce timing

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Dec 2, 2017 | Divorce

People in New Jersey who are experiencing serious financial hardship often also experience marital or other relationship troubles at the same time. This is actually quite logical given the stress that can accompany being under a mound of debt. Couples who are...

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Why do you need alimony?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Nov 17, 2017 | Alimony

After you get your divorce, you may be feeling so relieved that this stressful period in your life is over that it can be tempting not to think too much about what happens next, at least regarding legal matters. Finally, you can begin to move on. However, financial...

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How can I co-parent through the holiday craze?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Nov 3, 2017 | Child Support

The holiday season that starts in the month of November and lasts until the beginning of the following year can be some of the most looked-forward to but also some of the most stressful times for residents in New Jersey. If you are the parent of a minor child and you...

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Researchers believe divorce could be genetic

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Oct 23, 2017 | Divorce

Parents in New Jersey and across the country have their children's best interests at heart, which is why so many worry about the effect a divorce could have. Yet while it is true that children whose parents divorce are also more likely to divorce themselves, the...

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Divorce statistics in the U.S. and New Jersey

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Oct 4, 2017 | Divorce

People in New Jersey may well have heard or read reports over the years about marriage or divorce rates in the state and across the country. Some of these reports may claim that as many as half of all marriages will result in divorce while others may say that more...

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Let the QDRO help you split a 401K

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Sep 23, 2017 | Divorce

If you are considering a divorce in New Jersey and either you or your spouse have savings in an employer-sponsored retirement account like a 401K, you will want to learn about the qualified domestic relations order. Beware of proceeding down the path of simply relying...

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New studies show co-parenting best for children

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Sep 11, 2017 | Divorce

Many New Jersey families understand the difficulty of trying to split their children's time between parents who are going through a divorce. Not only is it hard for the children, who are going through stress and change to their family structure, it is difficult for...

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Failure to pay child support: parents’ rights

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Aug 25, 2017 | Child Support

For many individuals who go through a divorce, final paperwork can be a symbol of freedom and long awaited relief. Yet for those divorcing with children, matters can inevitably become more complicated, and issues can pursue long after legal procedures have ended. In...

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The benefits of legal separation

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Aug 8, 2017 | Legal Separation

A legal separation can not only compromise an individual's emotional and physical wellbeing, but also potentially change the status of home ownership and other financial aspects. In New Jersey, a legal separation agreement entails a spousal agreement that covers the...

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Defining the different types of alimony in New Jersey

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esq. | Jul 28, 2017 | Alimony

Several of those that our team here at Melinda L. Singer, Esquire have worked with in the past have come to us with questions about alimony. Many are surprised to learn that those cases that call for it may have a different type of alimony assigned to them. If you...

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