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  • About Me
    • Melinda L. Singer
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    • 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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Can alimony be modified in New Jersey?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Aug 12, 2024 | Alimony

When a family court issues alimony orders during divorce, the intent is to provide financial support to a lower-earning or non-working spouse to enable them to maintain a standard of living similar to what they had during the marriage.  However, these orders are not...

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Is it time to alter your child custody schedule? 4 reasons

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jul 31, 2024 | Child Custody

A child custody schedule determines how you and your co-parent are responsible for caring for your child.  You may need to have a clear reason to change your current child custody schedule. Here are a few examples:  1. Your work or school schedule has changed Work and...

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How a child’s schooling can lead to co-parenting conflicts

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jul 18, 2024 | Child Custody

It takes a lot of effort to co-parent a child successfully. Co-parenting is the standard in New Jersey when parents separate or divorce. The family courts want to see the parents acting in the best interest of the children. They often instruct parents to share...

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How do you know if you’re “parentifying” your child?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jul 13, 2024 | Child Custody

Divorce is an experience that can upend every part of a person’s life. It can make them question their identity and self-worth. In a more practical sense, they have to learn to manage their home and family alone. For parents, that can be overwhelming. That’s why some...

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2 factors to consider when co-parenting infants

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jul 6, 2024 | Child Custody

Raising an infant takes a lot of work from the parents, but it’s a labor of love. When the parents of an infant aren’t together any longer, raising their baby requires some extra thought because both parents will want to spend time with the baby.  Creating a...

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Can therapy help during a divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jun 17, 2024 | Divorce

Going to therapy when your marriage has problems seems reasonable because you want to save the marriage. So, why does divorce counseling exist? You and your spouse have already decided to dissolve the marriage; what can be the purpose of therapy at this time?  Here is...

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Don’t let social media derail your child custody case

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | May 28, 2024 | Child Custody

It’s not uncommon to see a news story reporting that an old Facebook picture or a comment on X has ended the career of a politician or celebrity. Cheerleaders have been kicked off squads, and athletes have seen college scholarships disappear because somebody tagged...

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How is a gray divorce different than one earlier in life?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | May 21, 2024 | Divorce

A gray divorce is one that involves people who are over 50 years old. While it may seem like those who have been married for many years aren’t likely going to split up, the rate of gray divorce is on the rise.  For those who are considering a divorce at this stage,...

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Can one parent’s adultery affect custody in New Jersey?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | May 17, 2024 | Child Custody

Marriages can fall apart in an instant when one spouse discovers that the other is unfaithful. Adultery is a betrayal of the entire family. Someone who cheats puts the health of their spouse at risk and puts their children at risk of the negative impact of divorce...

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Why divorce is a team affair

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Apr 30, 2024 | Divorce

Ending a relationship with someone you have been married to can feel lonely. Yet, it needn’t be. Divorce can turn out to be one of those events that helps you realize how much support you have. You likely have friends, family, colleagues and more willing to offer you...

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