• posted: Aug. 07, 2023
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law
• property division,  prenuptial agreement,  unenforceable terms

Despite the fact that roughly half of first marriages and an even greater percentage of second and third marriages end in divorce, many people do not have prenuptial agreements. Whether Read More

• posted: Mar. 21, 2023
• Family Law

In New Jersey, and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:2-2, children may not be removed out of New Jersey without the consent of both parents, unless the court, upon cause shown, shall Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2022
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law

For good or for bad, and in all areas of life, social media and the use of Facebook,Twitter, Instragam and other platforms is here to stay. While, it is nice Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2022
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law
• divorce,  domestic violence,  spousal abuse,  child custody,  child support,  property division

If you've been a victim of spousal abuse in New Jersey and have decided on divorce, there are laws in place to help keep you and your children safe. This Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2022
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law

For the earlier part of my career, when asked the question “will the court force mychildren to come for parenting time”, my answer would be generally yes, with the suggestion Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2022
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law
• divorce,  parenting time,  relocating with children

After a divorce, it’s not uncommon for a parent holding primary custody to make the decision to relocate with their children. Any custody order entered into in New Jersey may Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2022
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law
• divorce,  child custody,  parenting coordinators

Parenting coordination can be a useful way of overcoming disagreements about child custody issues in a divorce. By this method, parents seek the help of a neutral consultant whose focus Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2022
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law
• divorce,  petnuptial,  pet custody

Many people consider their pets to be part of the family, which can lead to contentious disputes over who gets a pet when a couple divorces. Unfortunately, the law sees Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2022
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law

With Thanksgiving coming up, it is time to think about holidays post-divorce.  Holidays can be extremely difficult for families just recently divorced and navigating the first year of these holidays Read More

• posted: Jul. 06, 2021
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law
• divorce,  high net worth,  family law,  equitable distribution

Property division can be a contentious issue in any divorce, and more so when there are substantial assets involved. High net worth divorce cases typically involve millions of dollars in Read More

• posted: May 20, 2021
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law
• divorce,  child custody,  parenting time,  children's preference

Child custody is a contentious issue in many divorces. In New Jersey, courts decide custody matters according to the best interests of the child based on evaluation of a number Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2020
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law

1. File the Complaint for Divorce and Answer and Counterclaim The divorce process is initiated by filing the Complaint for Divorce and upon return of the filed Complaint with a court Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2020
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law

Beginnings can start invisibly or they can be explosive. The end of a marriage will in theory always throw you into a new beginning, of course, depending on perspective. Divorce Read More

• posted: Apr. 07, 2020
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law

Ironically, as heartbreaking and debilitating the impact of COVID-19 has been on our county, including my friends, family, and so many people that I love, for someone who suffers at Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2020
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law

Divorce and separation comes with many forms of pain and loss including at times the loss of friends. In fact, the loss of friends and other close people comes so Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2020
• Kelli M. Martone
• Family Law

No matter what your position you have in life, no matter what relationships you have, the actions of others can sometimes hurt you. This is no different during the divorce Read More