Marla Marinucci, Esq.
Marla Marinucci is a member of the law firm of April & Maudsley, P.A., Marmora, NJ, which is about to celebrate its 26th year anniversary. Her sole area of practice is family law. She received a B.A. in French from Rutgers Camden, and received her law degree from Rutgers Camden School of Law. Her professional associations include Cape May County Bar Association; Co-Coordinator for the Cape May County Mock Trial Competition; Shore Memorial Leaders Alliance; MESP Panelist; Special Civil Part Panelist; Greater Atlantic City Jaycees; and the Family Law Section of the NJSBA.
Articles by this Author
It goes without saying that divorce is no laughing matter. For anyone who has gone through it, it is quite often a very traumatizing experience.
While the backwards- upsidedown part of the rollercoaster ride may be over, there are still some twists and turns ahead before the ride is actually over.
The world of divorce in New Jersey is extremely complicated and is replete with myths, mistruths, and malarkey.
When I meet with a potential client for the first time about a divorce, I am often asked the same question after they tell me a little bit about their situation: “What will the judge do?”
No two divorces are ever the same. That is, without a doubt, the biggest truth I can offer in an article such as this.
The decision to file for divorce is, without a doubt, one of the most difficult decisions you can make, especially when children are involved.
It goes without saying that divorce is no laughing matter.
I was having a really difficult time coming up with a topic for this issue and it came to me while driving to court recently for the umpteenth appearance in a case that is, without a doubt, the worst custody battle I have ever seen.
When I meet with a potential client for the first time about a divorce, I am often asked the same question after they tell me a little bit about their situation: “What will the judge do?”
Additionally, some people are getting married more than once and oftentimes have children from previous relationships that need protection should the subsequent marriage fail or one of the parties passes away.
