Last month I wrote a blog post highlighting many of the practical considerations in trying to negotiate a resolution of a divorce given the dramatic and significant impacts caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The loss of jobs. The reduction of income. The decline in the value of assets. Even more…
Articles Posted in pandemic
Are Alimony And/Or Child Support Obligations in New Jersey Modifiable During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
After years of a booming economy, the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on our state and national economies. Non-essential businesses have been forced to close and millions have become unemployed. Many others who have held onto their jobs have had their hours or pay reduced. The pandemic has caused households…
RESOLVING DIVORCES DURING THE PANDEMIC: PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
It goes without saying that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been widespread and devastating. It has been dramatic and sudden. It has reached every corner of the globe. It has affected virtually every institution – political, economic and social. It has touched every community, every family and every…
Are Federal Stimulus Checks Paid Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic Subject to Garnishment for New Jersey Child Support Arrears?
Due to COVID-19, New Jerseyeans, among others, are experiencing difficult financial times. While there has been action by the government to ease financial burdens such as staying evictions and forbearing mortgage payments, the fact of the matter is that ensuring the receipt of child support during this time is critical.…
Co-Parenting in a Pandemic: Help for Divorced or Separated Parents
Co-parenting children when parents are separated or divorced can be challenging in normal circumstances. One would agree, however, that times are not normal. The country is in the midst of a pandemic due to the COVID-19 virus. Governor Murphy has closed schools and many business, and he has directed that…