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When you're going through a divorce, the decisions you make can have a ripple effect on your finances, your living situa...
06/11/2026

When you're going through a divorce, the decisions you make can have a ripple effect on your finances, your living situation, and your children. Research shows that grounding practices activate the part of the brain responsible for decision-making and emotional regulation, which means staying grounded isn't just good for your mental health.

It can directly affect the quality of the decisions you make during the process.

Staying grounded during a family law matter isn't about feeling calm. It's about being able to think clearly when it counts. A few ways to do that:

➕ Separate emotional reactions from legal decisions. Your attorney handles the legal strategy. You don't have to process both at once.

➕ Limit who you take advice from. Well-meaning people with no knowledge of NJ family law can inadvertently misguide you. Run everything by your attorney.

➕ Give yourself structure. Routine reduces the mental load of an already demanding process and preserves cognitive bandwidth for the decisions that matter.

➕ Know what's in your control and what isn't. Some things are in your hands, some are in your soon-to-be ex’s, and some are in the court's. Focusing your energy accordingly makes a difference.

Staying grounded during a divorce is easier said than done. With practice and the right support, it becomes something you can rely on, not just to get through this, but long after it's behind you.

We're stepping away from the case files long enough to share some good news.Five of our attorneys have been named to the...
06/09/2026

We're stepping away from the case files long enough to share some good news.

Five of our attorneys have been named to the Morris & Essex Top Lawyers list:

⭐ Amanda P. Johnston, Esq.
⭐ Holly M. Friedland, Esq.
⭐ Sarah J. Jacobs, Esq.
⭐ Jamie N. Berger, Esq.
⭐ Angela M. Scafuri, Esq.

A huge thank you to our colleagues and community for this recognition. We're grateful to do this work and to be in such great company.

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No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The Essex County Top Lawyers list is produced by Morris & Essex magazine in partnership with DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado, through a peer-vote process. Attorneys across Morris County were asked to select peers they consider the best in their practice areas. Each honoree's license status was verified as current and active with the State of New Jersey regulatory board at the time of review, and any attorney with a disciplinary record was excluded from the list.

For a more detailed description of the selection methodology, visit https://bit.ly/4oiE5E3

06/08/2026

Going to court for a divorce or family law matter is stressful.

But what many people don't realize is that the New Jersey court system builds in several opportunities to reach a resolution before a judge ever makes a final call. An Early Settlement Panel is one of them.

In this video, Sarah Jacobs walks through what an Early Settlement Panel is, who the panelists are, and what they do.

Watch to learn more 🎥

Thank you, MS, for sharing these kind words and for trusting Sarah and the JB team.Behind every case, our mission is to ...
06/05/2026

Thank you, MS, for sharing these kind words and for trusting Sarah and the JB team.

Behind every case, our mission is to develop creative, tailored solutions. We believe you deserve forward-looking legal advice, a roadmap that is built around your specific needs, and, importantly, legal support that helps you de-stress one of life’s most stressful events.

There are moments in life where others end up making decisions that impact you, like a doctor recommending a treatment p...
06/03/2026

There are moments in life where others end up making decisions that impact you, like a doctor recommending a treatment plan, a bank deciding whether to approve your loan, or a boss determining whether you get the promotion.

Going through a divorce can be one of those moments, particularly when you find yourself waiting for a judge to render a decision that affects your finances, your living situation, or your children.

That loss of control can feel scary. But in New Jersey, a judge isn't making those decisions blindly. There's a specific set of factors the law requires them to consider.

For example, in alimony cases, a judge weighs things like how long the marriage lasted, what each spouse earns, and how long one spouse was out of the workforce.

And in child custody, they consider things like each parent's ability to communicate and cooperate, the stability of each home environment, the child's needs and (as per a recent 2026 amendment) safety.

A judge making those decisions doesn't mean you're without a say. Your attorney helps you clearly document and structure your argument so that the judge has what they need to make the fairest ruling possible.

They can also help you identify opportunities to mediate certain issues, allowing you to retain more control over the outcome.

If you have questions about what this might look like in your case, we’re happy to talk. Contact our team to coordinate your strategy planning session at the link in the comments.

Happy Pride Month!This photo shows New Jersey's first statewide gay Pride parade, held on June 7, 1992, in Asbury Park.A...
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month!

This photo shows New Jersey's first statewide gay Pride parade, held on June 7, 1992, in Asbury Park.

Asbury Park was chosen for its decades-long history as a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, with gay bars and activism stretching back well before 1992. It came more than 20 years after Stonewall, the same year New Jersey formally added sexual orientation to its Law Against Discrimination.

Marriage equality wouldn't arrive for another two decades. The legal recognition of LGBTQ+ relationships and families remains complex, which means securing specific legal arrangements is critical, from confirmatory adoptions and parenting agreements for unmarried partners to name changes and surrogacy arrangements.

To learn more about the history of Pride Month in New Jersey, visit the link in comments.

A $20 million divorce that came down to a $49 toaster oven. A dispute over a half-full bottle of dish soap. A wooden spo...
06/02/2026

A $20 million divorce that came down to a $49 toaster oven. A dispute over a half-full bottle of dish soap. A wooden spoon no one ever used.

The New York Post recently explored why divorce settlements so often get derailed by small, seemingly insignificant items. Sarah Jacobs was among the attorneys quoted, sharing her experience with disputes over a yellowed sixth-grade yearbook and a "beloved" wooden spoon that had sat untouched for years.

Attorneys who handle divorce say these kinds of fights are more common than you'd think, and they're almost never really about the object.

Read the full article at link in comments.

05/29/2026

Our finances are in constant flux. Maybe you scaled back when you lost a job, figured out how to make less work when you had a baby, or started breathing easier once student loans were finally gone. We adjust, we adapt, and we figure it out.

Divorce is harder to prepare for than most financial challenges, though. You can budget for a bill and save toward a goal.

But it's difficult to financially prepare for something when you don't yet know all the ways your life is about to change.

In this video, JB's Jamie Berger breaks down what to do, what not to do, and where to start.

When you're going through a divorce, it can feel like your personal life has become a group chat, and you never got to d...
05/27/2026

When you're going through a divorce, it can feel like your personal life has become a group chat, and you never got to decide who was in it.

But when it comes to who actually needs to know, you have more control than you might think.

If you have an attorney, being candid and upfront with them is important. The more they know, the better they can advise you.

Your attorney can also help you figure out what to share with your financial advisor, accountant, or other professionals based on your specific situation. Depending on your circumstances, you may also need to notify financial institutions, your employer's HR department, or close family members who need to update legal or financial arrangements, such as wills or beneficiaries.

When it comes to coworkers, extended family, and friends, the decision is yours. But it's worth thinking through carefully.

Sharing with the wrong person can jeopardize your legal case. A confidence broken, intentionally or not, can complicate things. At the same time, having a strong support network matters, and the people closest to you can be an important part of getting through this.

Your attorney can help you think through what the right approach looks like for your situation.

If you're not sure of what this might look like for you, we are here to help. Contact our team to coordinate your strategy planning session 🔗 https://bit.ly/44vuIIr

Today, we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country.What began after the Civil War as Deco...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country.

What began after the Civil War as Decoration Day (a tradition of placing flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers) has grown with every generation. After World War I, the holiday expanded to honor all who died in military service. After World War II, it became a federal observance. The name has changed, but the purpose stayed the same: to remember those who didn't come home.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.

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