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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
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      • Fathers’ Rights
    • Sexual Assault Domestic Violence
      • Domestic Violence
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Sharing a home during the divorce: 3 tips for couples

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Jan 6, 2023 | Divorce

Not many life experiences are as tumultuous as divorce. If you decide to end your marriage, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is whether to leave the marital home or not. Both decisions have personal and legal implications. If you decide to...

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Should you ask for a divorce in January?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Dec 13, 2022 | Divorce

Perhaps you’ve been considering a divorce, but putting it off. Maybe you know that you want to end your relationship, but you’re just not sure when to do it. If you look at the statistics, you will find that people often file for divorce in January. Certainly, there...

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Helping your child maintain family ties beyond grandparents

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Nov 28, 2022 | Child Custody

Even if you’d be happy never to see your in-laws again after your divorce, if you have children, they may have relationships that need to be maintained. Grandparents on both sides of the family are typically part of a child’s life for as long as they’re around. They...

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What effect does your spouse’s affair have on your divorce?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Nov 25, 2022 | Divorce

Marital infidelity has existed for essentially as long as monogamous marriage has. Not everyone who promises to remain sexually and romantically faithful is capable of doing so, and many others simply stop trying to remain faithful. Every year, thousands of marriages...

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Your spouse can’t keep you from getting a divorce

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Nov 16, 2022 | Divorce

Filing for divorce is a big decision. Most couples think about it long and hard before making a move. If you are ready to file for divorce, you probably did not make this decision lightly. If your spouse is against the divorce, however, you may be worried they will...

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When might supervised parenting time be required? 

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Oct 28, 2022 | Child Custody

Custody disputes tend to arise during divorce proceedings. They can also occur when a biological parent has only just become aware that they have a child. Whatever the source of a custody dispute is, the family court will always prioritize the best interests of the...

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Dissipation of marital assets and what it means to your divorce

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Oct 18, 2022 | Division of Assets and Property

When the best days of your marriage are behind you and divorce is on the horizon, your spouse may start being reckless with marital assets such as bank accounts or joint credit cards. You may begin to notice unusual or suspicious transactions by your soon-to-be ex,...

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Settling your children into the new custody arrangement

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Oct 3, 2022 | Child Custody

Although getting a divorce was the best thing for your family, there is still going to be an adjustment period. Not only are you and your spouse going to have to get used to living apart, but your children are going to have to assimilate to the new family dynamic. By...

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How do you handle Halloween when you’re divorced with kids?

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Sep 23, 2022 | Child Custody

When you share custody of your kids with your ex-spouse, pulling off Halloween is more of a “trick” than a “treat.” Since the festivities can fall on a weekday while school is in session, or get moved around according to the weather or a neighborhood schedule, a lot...

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Badmouthing between divorced parents harms children 

On Behalf of Melinda L. Singer, Esquire | Sep 20, 2022 | Child Custody

Parents who are divorced might not have anything nice to say about each other. Keeping those negative thoughts to themselves is beneficial in these situations. When either parent is badmouthed, the children are the ones who suffer.  If you find out that your ex or...

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