Robert B Kornitzer

July 17, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Until the legislature and/or the Supreme Court answers the question of how to equitably address division of assets of the marriage upon the death of a party during a divorce proceeding, practitioners are left with little guidance.

By Robert B. Kornitzer and Catherine Romania

9 minute read

January 23, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

It may be time to follow the lead of other progressive jurisdictions and contemplate whether the permanent duration of an FRO should be reconsidered.

By Robert B. Kornitzer, Valerie Jules McCarthy and Linda Torosian

17 minute read

October 31, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

The issue of relocation bears close monitoring; there are long-term social science implications to be carefully considered, including the balancing of shared custodial rights, the rights of the child and a parent's individual rights.

By Robert B. Kornitzer, Valery Jules McCarthy and Zachary Levy

15 minute read

April 26, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

In the context of divorce settlement, counsel and courts should not avoid discussing the sharing of Social Security benefits, a critical financial means of existence for many litigants.

By Robert B. Kornitzer and Valerie Jules McCarthy

16 minute read

January 21, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Exploring the impact of various forms of discretionary trusts in family law in the afterglow of the New Jersey Supreme Court case, Tannen v. Tannen.

By Robert B. Kornitzer and Kristi L. Terranova

9 minute read

January 21, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Exploring the impact of various forms of discretionary trusts in family law in the afterglow of the New Jersey Supreme Court case, .

By Robert B. Kornitzer and Kristi L. Terranova

8 minute read