Valerie Jules Mccarthy

Valerie Jules Mccarthy

January 18, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Need to Disturb the Status Quo? When It's OK to Sell Marital Property Pendente Lite

There is clear authority for disturbing the status quo and liquidating property when the financial circumstances of a divorcing couple warrant such action.

By Valerie Jules McCarthy

9 minute read

January 23, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

DV in NJ: Re-thinking Permanency of Restraints and Examining Newer Causes of Action

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

April 26, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Dividing Social Security Benefits After Divorce

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