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From in-depth analyses of recent case law to practical advice on navigating legal challenges, our articles are designed to inform and empower you. Explore our collection to gain a deeper understanding of the legal landscape.

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Representing A Business Owner In Divorce

Learn about the complexities of divorce cases involving business owners, including the need for business valuation, cash flow analysis, and considerations for equitable distribution of assets and support obligations.

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Black Hole Litigation

By Tracy Julian & Katherine Beilin
January 17, 2023

Learn about the legal challenges that arise when a spouse dies during divorce litigation, leaving the surviving spouse in a "black hole" regarding asset distribution, and discusses proposed legislation aimed at resolving this issue by allowing equitable distribution of assets despite the death of a divorce litigant.

Valuing a Business for Equitable Distribution

By Tracy Julian
July 9, 2020

Learn about the challenges of valuing business assets for equitable distribution in divorce cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for flexibility in applying the Goldman Rule to account for the pandemic's impact on business values.

Gestational Surrogacy

By Tracy Julian
July 23, 2018

Learn about the New Jersey Gestational Carrier Agreement Act (GCAA), which allows for legally enforceable gestational surrogacy contracts, marking a significant change from the state's previous stance on surrogacy agreements as seen in the Baby M case.

Equitable Distribution Isn't Always Equal

By Tracy Julian
July 24, 2017

Learn about equitable distribution in divorce cases and how it involves a case-by-case analysis of various factors to achieve a fair division of marital assets, which may not always result in an equal split..

Examining Harassment Under the PDVA

By Tracy Julian
January 25, 2016

Explore the legal nuances of harassment as a predicate act under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), with an emphasis on the importance of understanding the act's definitions and standards in legal proceedings.

Palimony Comes Under the Statue of Frauds

By Tracy Julian
June 18, 2012

Learn about the 2010 amendment to New Jersey's Statute of Frauds, which now requires palimony agreements between unmarried adults to be in writing and made with the independent advice of legal counsel, and discusses the implications for existing and future palimony agreements.