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New Jersey Appellate Court Overturns Unconstitutional Gag Order and Punishment of Woman Seeking a Get (Jewish Divorce)
Case Otherwise Remains Sealed From Public View NEW JERSEY – In the first reported case of its kind, the New Jersey Appellate Division has overturned a domestic violence court’s punishment of a woman for making a video asking for community support in getting her husband to provide her a Jewish religious divorce, or “get”—something which, under… Read more »
Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. Recognized on the List of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. has been recognized on the list of “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, 2023 edition. The firm received a ranking of Tier 1 for its Family Law practice.**Please note that no aspect of advertisements or any other accolade listed have been approved by the Supreme Court of New… Read more »
Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. Ranked to Tier 1 U.S. News–Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Inclusion in Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list is a privilege for any law firm. Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. is honored to be recognized again in the 2022 Edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in the practice area of Family Law. Selection methodology can be found here. Please note that no aspect of… Read more »
What Makes a Good NJ Divorce Mediator?
There are many qualities that contribute to a person being an effective divorce mediator. Above all is the capacity to listen and have compassion for both parties, and not lean to one side, but see both sides. Like a judge, a qualified divorce mediator is someone highly knowledgeable in New Jersey divorce and family law…. Read more »
Knowing When Divorce Mediation Is the Right Call
Mediation is a different path to divorce that few couples have considered or understand. Instead of having a Judge make binding decisions in a drawn-out litigation process, mediation allows both sides to discuss their issues and concerns, while hashing out an agreement that is more equitable to each person and to their children. That is… Read more »
Alimony: Assessing the Burden of Demonstrating Changed Circumstances and Cohabitation
If you have gone through a divorce and are paying alimony, you likely know that your support obligation can be modified or even terminated upon a showing of “changed circumstances.” While changed circumstances could apply to a number of situations, one common example that has long been a basis to modify or terminate alimony is… Read more »
Mediation is Better than Litigation for Your Divorce – A Judge’s Perspective
I was a matrimonial Judge for 17 years and presided over approximately 21,000 divorces. I myself went through a divorce before I became a Judge, and I have helped several of my children through their own divorces. Since leaving the bench, I’ve spent the last nine years mediating hundreds of divorce cases. I am firmly… Read more »
Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. Family Law Practice Named to U.S. News – “Best Lawyers – Best Law Firms” List
Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., today announced that the firm is ranked in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – “Best Lawyers – Best Law Firms” list in the practice area of Family Law. Founded more than 50 years ago, Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. attorneys practice in the fields of family and matrimonial law, real estate… Read more »
Jonathan Wolfe concludes term as Chair of ABA Section of Family Law
Jonathan W. Wolfe, co-managing partner of Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., completed his term in August as Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Family Law. Prior to his term as chair, Mr. Wolfe held numerous leadership positions in the ABA, including as a member of the ABA’s Executive Committee, Board of Governors and… Read more »