Lawrence R Jones

December 04, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Every divorcing spouse has the freedom to enter an agreement that grants the other spouse greater financial benefits; absent extreme circumstances, a court will not vacate such an agreement.

By Lawrence R. Jones

10 minute read

November 27, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

It is important for litigants to understand that matters in the Chancery Division often have unpredictable results, because they involve not only principles of “law” but also principles of “equity.” “Equity” means “fairness.”

By Lawrence R. Jones

15 minute read

November 20, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

What to do when a third party unofficially controls your client's decisions.

By Lawrence R. Jones

18 minute read

November 13, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Don't damage the mutual courtesy and good will that is so important to potentially reaching a settlement, by heaping upon the opposing party an overbearingly voluminous pile of materials right before the conference.

By Lawrence R. Jones

16 minute read

November 06, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

When preparing for the settlement conference, it is important to consider details such as the type of meeting room to use, what your client should wear, and lunch or snacks to keep everyone going.

By Lawrence R. Jones

16 minute read

October 30, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The importance of thorough preparation strongly supports the scheduling of at least one detailed face-to-face meeting in counsel's office, to focus on the anticipated settlement conference itself.

By Lawrence R. Jones

16 minute read

October 23, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Successful settlements arise most easily when all parties treat each other cordially and respectfully -- advise your client what to expect.

By Lawrence R. Jones

8 minute read

October 18, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Settlement Series - Part 2Educating the client on the pitfalls of hostilityEditor's Note: This is the second article in a special 10-part series…

By By Lawrence R. Jones

16 minute read

October 18, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Bankruptcy Code should be amended in two ways to help victims of domestic violence.

By Lawrence R. Jones

5 minute read

December 12, 2005 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey's laws contain no provision for open adoptions, those that include the child's right of continuing contact with a biological parent. As a result, courts cannot enforce visitation agreements between adoptive and biological parents, even if such visitation is in the child's best interest.

By Lawrence R. Jones

4 minute read