Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. attorneys are regularly called upon to counsel high net worth clients concerning the treatment of trusts in divorce. Here’s what to look out for when navigating this portion of a divorce, and why it’s critical to speak with a legal professional.
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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 »
Commercial Property Tax Attorney, David Wolfe, Named to Super Lawyer List
David Wolfe, co-managing partner of Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., has again been recognized on New Jersey’s Super Lawyer list. Mr. Wolfe is a real estate and property tax attorney in the New York metropolitan area and is a fierce litigator representing commercial property owners who are seeking tax relief due to deep revenue shortfalls from… 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 »
How Child Support is Calculated in New Jersey
I often encounter parents who enter our office with misconceptions about how child support is determined. I find this fear stems from two places: 1) A misunderstanding of how child support is calculated; and 2) references in pop culture. (One song by Kanye West, in particular.) Common NJ Child Support Myths: An overview of how… Read more »