October 07, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Travel Rewards: Don't Miss These Valuable Overlooked Assets in DivorceSpouses headed for a marital split sometimes don't realize that frequent-flyer miles and other bonus programs may translate into valuable marital assets.
By Bari Weinberger
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August 22, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Peter Pan Support: When Can Parents Stop Financially Supporting Adult Children?Do you have clients whose grown children have recently moved back in? Or maybe clients whose kids never moved out to begin with? How do we help our clients know where and how to draw the line?
By Bari Weinberger
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July 11, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Divorce, Forced Asset Sales, and Silver Linings?When the issue of forcing a sale arises in a family law matter, here are the key questions to ask and answer to help guide what happens next.
By Bari Weinberger
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May 26, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Divorce on FIRE: When Splitting Up Threatens Early Retirement PlansProponents of FIRE (an acronym for Financial Independence, Retire Early) embrace the concept of saving up a very high percentage of income in order to reach the goal of "early retirement" in their 30s or 40s.
By Bari Weinberger
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April 18, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Personal Property and the 'Handbag Divorce': Who Gets the Birkin?When it's known that a spouse has a taste for the finer things, it may be well worth it to perform a more thorough inventory of personal items.
By Bari Weinberger
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March 07, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Hiding Assets in High Net Worth Divorce: Red Flags, Effective Searches and Potential PenaltiesIn recent years, duplicitous divorcing spouses have moved on to different—and savvier—hiding spots for their assets.
By Bari Weinberger
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January 24, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Social Media & Cyber Warnings in Family Law Cases: Learnings for 2022Today's issues reflect everything from digital privacy breaches to cyber-harassment to hidden cryptocurrency and more. As 2022 begins, let's shine a light on emerging virtual issues sure to be trending in family law cases this year and beyond.
By Bari Weinberger
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December 13, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ Palimony, Prenups and Cohabitation Agreements: Don't Accept 'My Word Is My Bond' PromisesArguments began recently in 'Moynihan v. Lynch,' an eagerly anticipated N.J. Supreme Court case that tests a 2010 amendment to the state's Statute of Frauds requiring palimony agreements to be put in writing and for parties to consult with independent counsel prior to signing.
By Bari Weinberger
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October 29, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
NDAs: When Can Divorcing Spouses Prevent Social Posting?In the realm of family law, where keeping personal details private is often of paramount concern, non-disparagement/non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are frequently employed between parties.
By Bari Weinberger
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September 16, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Strangulation: How 'Rough Sex' Defense Doesn't Wash in DV CasesA new NJ law is a conversation opener for helping victims to better understand their rights and to finally grapple with the question of whether strangulation should ever be considered a matter of consent.
By Bari Weinberger
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