Posts Tagged ‘attorneys’
The DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan) Loophole
We’ve all been hearing about the DROP controversy in Philadelphia. (It’s happening in New Jersey as well.) Well, what is it and what’s the latest? DROP stands for Deferred Retirement Option Plan. What it has turned into is a loophole for city employees. According to the Cabrini College Locquitor, “Elected officials are considered city employees…
Read MorePersonality Assessment Sheds Light on Divorce Conflict
On Tuesday I had the good fortune to be invited to an exceptional learning opportunity. We learned from business powerhouse Shawn Kent Hayashi about communication styles and workplace motivators. The participants were women with amazing and interesting stories. We all took a preliminary assessment before the conference. The information which is gleaned from these…
Read MoreWhat is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is an alternative process for getting divorced rather than hiring attorneys and fighting in court. Traditionally a divorcing couple would each hire an attorney, file a Divorce Complaint at the local courthouse, and the battle would begin. This battle could take years and cost thousands of dollars, however, when a couple chooses divorce…
Read MoreRight to Child Support Belongs to the Child in New Jersey and PA
Parties to a divorce in New Jersey must be aware that they cannot negotiate away the right to child support. The State of New Jersey views child support as the right and property of the child. The Appellate Division in Colca v. Anson, 413 N.J. Super. 405 (App. Div. 2010), recently held that a custodial…
Read MoreObama’s DOMA Decision Deconstructed
Two weeks ago I took a GLBT continuing legal education course in order to be better prepared to mediate same sex divorce and separation issues. As a result, I became much more familiar with DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) and it’s significance. This is the federal law that prohibits marriage between same sex couples. It…
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