Divorce & Family Law

Tri-Parenting – A Growing Trend?

June 1, 2016 | by Aretsky Law Group

Changing Views Regarding a “Typical Family”

The Mirriam-Webster Dictionary defines a family as “the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children.” Sociologists define it as a group that society recognizes as being connected to one another by blood, marriage, or adoption; its members are tied to one another emotionally and they provide for each other’s well being.

Our ideas regarding the make-up of a typical American family have changed over the last few decades. Not that long ago, the traditional American family was thought to comprise a mother, a father, and their children. Today single-parent families as well as “cohabitation” families, in which the parents do not marry, have become quite common.

The Unique Concerns of a “Gray Divorce”

May 25, 2016 | by Aretsky Law Group

Despite the fact that the overall divorce rate has declined in recent years, the rate of divorce for those 50 and over has doubled, with the rate for those 65 and over even higher. These breakups have become known as “Gray Divorce.” There are several factors that help account for this increase.

Baby Boomers

Many of these couples are so-called baby boomers; they married at a time when divorce was on the rise. This, coupled with the fact that people in remarriages are more likely to divorce than those in first marriages, may be one of the factors leading to the increase.

Trends & Recent Reforms in Matrimonial Law

March 17, 2016 | by Aretsky Law Group

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In January 2016, Governor Christie signed into law a new Child Support Bill. It was the third bill signed by the governor in a little more than three years that resulted in important changes in matrimonial law for New Jersey. The first was the Premarital Agreement Act of 2013; the second was the controversial Alimony Reform Act of 2014.

Those in favor of the family law changes pointed to the changes in our society. When the previous versions of the first two laws were enacted, those in favor suggested that there were fewer women in the work force and that many of the women who did work were less educated than those who are employed today. Proponents of change argued that modern women are, therefore, more likely to be able to support themselves.

Those opposed to many of the changes found in these three newer laws noted that even in modern times many women—in agreement with their spouses—opt to put their careers aside in order to raise their children and manage their household. They contend that marriage should be thought of as a partnership with each member focusing on a different area of responsibility.

The Divorce Professionals Spring Expo

May 22, 2015 | by Aretsky Law Group

Bergen County Lawyers Specializing in Divorce Law with Offices in Hackensack, Bergen County, and meeting locations throughout Northern and Central New Jersey.
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VIEW CBS NEWS VIDEO on The Divorce Professionals Spring Expo. Attorneys from Aretsky Law Group, P.C. spoke at this event on May 19th.

Divorce Workshop to Feature 10 Hackensack Professionals in Roundtable Setting – Free

May 13, 2014 | by Aretsky Law Group

egg-300x198 June 11, 6:00 PM at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Hackensack

Meet one-on-one with psychologists, attorneys, financial managers, realtors, and more who all specialize in issues related to divorce. Get all your questions answered in one place. Clear up myths and misunderstandings about separation and divorce.

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