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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
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How to maintain a father-child relationship after divorce

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | May 15, 2023 | Child Custody

Child custody is a contentious issue in many divorce cases. While a child needs both parents for healthy development, some parents do everything possible to get full custody. So, what do you do, as a father, to maintain that precious parent-child relationship if you...

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Should you tell your boss you are divorcing?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | May 2, 2023 | Divorce

You can’t keep your divorce secret from everyone, but you might not want the whole world to know, especially if the marriage ended due to some unsavory incidents. So it’s usually better to tell specific people yourself, rather than wait until they hear it third hand....

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Understanding New Jersey’s property division laws

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Apr 24, 2023 | Divorce

New Jersey is a state that follows the principle of equitable distribution when it comes to dividing property during divorce proceedings.  This means that property and assets purchased or received during the marriage will be divided fairly and justly rather than being...

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How do unmarried couples resolve custody disagreements?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Apr 4, 2023 | Child Custody

Divorce proceedings in New Jersey typically involve negotiating custody arrangements and parenting plans when the spouses involved share minor children. For unmarried parents, there is often a bit more uncertainty about how they can resolve disagreements about...

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Could divorce make you a better parent?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Apr 3, 2023 | Divorce

Parenting after divorce can be very complicated. You have to share time with your co-parent. You have to set up a parenting agreement and decide on things like what rules you’re going to use or how to set up custody schedules where children will live in both homes....

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Can you tell if you are headed for divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Mar 20, 2023 | Divorce

Divorce is challenging, but not expecting it can make the process more difficult. Every marriage, including yours, may have several issues that can be solved. However, some may be irreconcilable, and your spouse may want to dissolve the marriage. But can you identify...

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3 special considerations in a military divorce

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Feb 18, 2023 | Divorce

If you and your spouse are in the military, it can put a massive strain on your marriage. The long periods apart, the need to uproot and move or the uncertainty of when you might need to go away is too much for some couples. If you decide it’s time to divorce, here...

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What could happen to your family business after divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Feb 9, 2023 | Division of Assets and Property

You may have built a thriving enterprise with your spouse during the better days of your marriage. When you decide to end the marriage, is it the end of the family business? The answer to that depends on the unique circumstance of your situation. Divorce may affect...

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Does becoming empty nesters increase divorce odds?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jan 26, 2023 | Divorce

Parents are considered empty nesters when they no longer have children living at home, either because they've gone off to college or moved out to live on their own or with others. It is a significant change in those parents’ lives. Naturally, parents look at this in...

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3 mistakes to avoid when paying child support

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jan 7, 2023 | Child Support

Parents going through divorce try their best to make decisions that are in the best interest of their children. Paying child support is one such decision. In New Jersey, different factors are considered when calculating child support. Examples include the income of...

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