Szaferman Lakind is pleased to welcome the attorneys Brian M. Schwartz and Jayde A. Divito to the firm. The attorneys will both join the firm’s family law department and will operate out of their Summit, New Jersey location.Brian M. Schwartz, a widely regarded divorce lawyer in New Jersey, will join the firm as a [...]
In a recent NJSBA NJ Family Lawyer article, outgoing Chair of the NJSBA family Law section Robin Bogan, included Co-Managing Partner Brian Paul on a list of three family law attorneys who impress her most. Brian and Robin worked together on the amicus brief filed by the NJSBA to the state Supreme Court (Moynihan [...]
By: Lindsey Moskowitz Medvin Going through a divorce is an extremely personal process and not all divorce attorneys are created equal. What is a good fit for one person, often times is not a good fit for another. The attorney that guides you through your divorce will help to shape your life not just [...]
Co-Managing Partner Brian Paul has been named to the Family Law/Matrimonial High Net Worth Guide Rankings in New Jersey issued by Chambers & Partners. Brian is one of 11 attorneys in New Jersey to be included in this list. According to Chambers & Partners, “Our Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth rankings table identifies the leading [...]
The New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification has reappointed partner and matrimonial attorney Jeffrey K. Epstein to the Matrimonial Certification Committee. This will be Jeffrey’s second three-year term serving on the committee. The Board on Attorney Certification was established by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 1980 and assists in the administration of [...]
Co-Managing Partner Brian Paul recently served as lead author on an amicus curiae brief the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) filed with the New Jersey Supreme Court regarding a 2010 amendment to the New Jersey Statute of Frauds, which requires that palimony agreements be in writing and entered with the advice of counsel [...]
By: Lindsey Moskowitz Medvin As we close out the month of June, we can reflect on the many things we celebrate...Father’s Day, graduations, end of the school year, and the start of summer just to name a few. June is also a time to honor the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community [...]
By: Lindsey Moskowitz Medvin We are a full year from the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic, which prompted lockdown orders, and being isolated at home is still the norm. With business and school closures and a general fear of being in public, many people continue in isolation. Unfortunately, we know that domestic violence flourishes [...]
By: Robert Panzer Some couples choose to go through mediation in the hope of settling their divorce case in an amicable and cost-effective fashion. But should you still consult with an attorney if you choose mediation? The short answer is yes - and you should do so before attending your first mediation session. This [...]
By: Lindsey Moskowitz MedvinNational Adoption Day falls on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving every year. Our Courts and communities come together to finalize thousands of adoptions. The day raises awareness of the number of children in foster care who are waiting to find permanent families. The hope is always that children in foster care will [...]
