Deciding Who Gets the Family Pet in a Divorce
- posted: Nov. 23, 2022
- Family Law
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
Holidays Post-Divorce: Stress Free Turkey Day
- posted: Nov. 15, 2022
- 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
5 Recommended Books For Divorcing Spouses
- posted: Nov. 08, 2022
- Divorce
Divorce is primarily viewed as a war over finances and custody. What is generally missing in so many cases is the triggered emotions that a divorce brings out and the Read More
How Abuse and Neglect Affects Divorce and Custody Terms
- posted: Jul. 20, 2022
- Divorce
Every child deserves to be safe in their home. They also deserve to have loving relationships with their parents. Terrible physical and emotional harm can result when a parent abuses Read More
Substance Abuse as Grounds for Divorce
- posted: Jun. 21, 2022
- Divorce
An addiction to drugs or alcohol is capable of destroying a marriage. While many New Jersey divorces are granted on a no-fault basis, spouses are still permitted to dissolve their Read More
Dividing Property in a High Net Worth Divorce
- posted: Jul. 06, 2021
- Family Law
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
How Children’s Preferences Can Affect NJ Child Custody Decisions
- posted: May 20, 2021
- Family Law
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
10 Common Steps in New Jersey Divorce Proceedings
- posted: Nov. 18, 2020
- 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
Divorce: The End or New Beginning? You Decide.
- posted: Jul. 13, 2020
- 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
Free Consultations For First Responders and Medical Personnel
- posted: Apr. 17, 2020
- Firm News
The Martone Law Group is incredibly grateful for our physicians, nurses, police officers, firemen and other first responders who are working the front lines of this COVID-19 pandemic. We want Read More
Will My Jeans Fit? And other sh*t that used to matter to me before Covid
- posted: Apr. 07, 2020
- 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
Where is everyone at? Reasons Some Friends Abandon You During a Divorce
- posted: Feb. 07, 2020
- 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
Hurting Feelings During a Divorce: To Respond or Not
- posted: Feb. 04, 2020
- 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
Divorce: I Did Not Sign Up For This
- posted: Dec. 12, 2019
- Family Law
How many times in our lives do we self-talk and hear ourselves saying “I didn’t sign up for this? Why me?” We all tend to say or feel this anytime Read More
How to Heal From a Broken Heart?
- posted: Dec. 02, 2019
- Family Law
For most of us, the loss of relationships creates heartache. This can include feelings of worthlessness, blame, incredible self-doubt, and sometimes and overall and generalized panic which causes us to Read More
Betrayal, Trauma and PTSD In Family Law Matters
- posted: Nov. 24, 2019
- Firm News,  Family Law
“It is said that is easier to forgive an enemy that forgive a friend.” William Blake While there are many blogs and many articles which discuss the financial, custody and other “legal” Read More