Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan Receives Legislative Award
On November 13, Asm. Patrick Diegnan was recognized for his outstanding leadership by the New Jersey Council of Collaborative Practice Groups at a reception held at Olio’s in Woodbridge. Asm.…
Governor Christie Signs Bill that Saves Children From the Devastating Effects of their Parents’ Divorce
Last week Governor Christie signed a Bill that changes the way parties can divorce in New Jersey. Previously, the New Jersey Senate and Assembly unanimously passed the New Jersey Family…
There Are Some Interesting Changes in the Alimony Reform Bill That Now Awaits the Governor’s Signature
One element of the Alimony Reform Bill provides that alimony shall not, except in exceptional circumstances, exceed the length of the marriage or civil union if you are married less…
New Jersey Family Collaborative Law ACT
This is a picture of the Legislative Committee for the New Jersey Council of Collaborative Practice Groups outside of the Governor's office at the Rotunda. We were meeting regarding the…
Linda Piff to Testify on Behalf of the Collaborative Law Act
Linda Piff to testify on behalf of the Collaborative Law Act before the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Thursday, June 12, 2014.
Collaborative Divorce Bill Cleared by Committee, (New Jersey Law Journal)
The New Jersey Law Journal posted this on their blog today. New Jersey is moving closer to a method of divorce fashioned in meeting rooms rather than courtrooms. A bill…
Announcement regarding the New Jersey Collaborative Family Law Act
There are identical bills pending in the Senate (S-1244) and Assembly (A-1477) for the rapidly growing area of collaborative law. Nine states have already enacted versions of this Uniform Collaborative…
Collaboration a new alternative to divorce court
For the past 10 years, a small group of New Orleans professionals has been taking divorcing couples to the mat. Literally. Mat training – which involves having two people communicate…
DIVORCING? DON’T GET CAUGHT IN ‘PERFECT STORM’
The recession has a greater impact on people older than 50 seeking a divorce, according to Linda Piff, a lawyer in Wall whose practice handles only collaborative and uncontested divorces,…
How divorced parents can have a happy Thanksgiving (and existence)
For divorced parents, this weekend is not only a minefield of potential blow-ups – where will the kids eat the big meal? How fast can I get them to their…
