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Child custody disputes are among the most personal and emotionally difficult issues a parent can face. When your relationship with your child, your parenting time, or your child’s safety is at stake, the legal process can feel overwhelming even under ordinary circumstances. In 2026, New Jersey made significant changes to the law governing custody and…
Preparing for Divorce in New Jersey: What to Know Before You File Thinking about divorce is rarely a sudden decision. For many people, it comes after months or years of uncertainty, conflict, emotional distance, financial stress, or concern about what the future will look like for their children. You may not be ready to file…
Russell Law Divorce & Family Lawyers Selected for 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists The New Jersey family law attorneys are recognized for their experienced and compassionate legal advocacy Russell Law Divorce & Family Lawyers is proud to announce that Attorney Joseph J. Russell has been named to the 2026 New Jersey…
Attorney Joseph J. Russell Announces Launch of Russell Law, LLC The Divorce and Family Law Firm stands ready to serve New Jersey residents in its new chapter Following more than 20 transformative years at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Attorney Joseph J. Russell is thrilled to announce the launch of Russell Law, LLC – a…
Are you co-parenting with a narcissist and wondering how their behavior could affect your custody case? Child custody battles with a narcissist can be overwhelming, but you do not have to handle this all on your own. A knowledgeable custody attorney will know how to prove narcissistic abuse in court and can help you demonstrate…
In the age of social media and smartphones, the boundaries of fidelity are becoming increasingly blurred. While flirty Instagram comments or secret text messages may not involve physical intimacy, they can be similarly damaging to the trust that marriages are built on. This new form of infidelity is called “microcheating,” and it has become a…
The Senate Judiciary Committee met Tuesday morning to advance three New Jersey Superior Court nominees: Brent M. Rafuse of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Jeanette Russell of Greenbaum Rowe in Red Bank, and Claire Scully of Scully Family Law in Freehold…
Do you feel trapped in a high-conflict divorce with a narcissistic spouse? Divorcing a narcissist presents unique difficulties, but you can overcome their manipulation tactics and focus on a brighter future with the right legal support. The team at Russell Law Divorce & Family Lawyers, is here to help you through this challenging time. Contact…
For many, divorce becomes one life’s most difficult transitions. Separation of income, assets, and, for those who are parents, spending time with children dramatically changes following a divorce. Unfortunately, a divorce or a contested custody case is as real as it gets. Selecting the right attorney to help get you through this painful chapter and…
When a divorce involves parties with high net worth, unique issues may arise which require specialized legal counsel. Financial planners, hedge fund managers, stockbrokers, corporate officers, and other high net worth individuals should take special care to retain a matrimonial attorney who is well-versed in complex commission structures and the ways in which their complexity…