A common question, asked by many of my clients: I found a stray dog/cat in terrible condition – fleas, malnutrition. I put up flyers and posted on Facebook but after several days (or weeks or a month), I decided to keep it. Then someone who…
At the law offices of Gina Calogero, we do not offer free consultations except in the case of people covered by a recognized legal referral plan. We charge a $300 flat fee for family law consultations and a $250 flat fee for animal law cases.…
New Jersey is a “no fault” divorce state. This means that – in most circumstances – marital fault will not be a factor in determining financial issues. The following is a typical dialogue that has occurred more than once in an initial divorce consultation between…
The two biggest complaints we hear from litigants in family court is that it takes too long and that it costs too much. (Also See BLOG – How long does it take to get divorced in New Jersey?) The expense of getting a divorce in…
The two biggest complaints we hear at the Law Offices of Gina Calogero from litigants in family court is that it takes too long and that it costs too much to get a divorce. (See also BLOG – How much does it cost to get…
We often hear clients claim that they want to “fight” for custody of their children, or that they want “sole custody.” It is important to recognize what is legal custody of the children under the law, in order to determine whether a fight is necessary.…
Many divorcing or separating couples are choosing mediation as an alternative to litigating over property, children, custody, parenting time and support issues in a divorce. (See BLOG: Mediation For Your Family Law Case). Mediation can also be helpful in a dispute over animal custody –…
Many couples are choosing mediation as an alternative to litigating over property, children, custody, parenting time and support issues in a divorce. Why choose mediation? How does it differ from the process of litigated divorce or dissolution of a domestic partnership? Mediation is the non-adversarial…
The chart below illustrates some of the differences between mediating a family law dispute and submitting a case to a judge for determination. This is, of course, a generalization and is not intended to replace sound legal advice. If you want to explore mediation, you…
Same sex marriage. Marriage equality has been guaranteed to citizens of all states as a result of the United States Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges. Decided in June 2015, this case held that the right to marry is a fundamental right that cannot be…