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New Appellate Division Decision on Importance of Arbitration Agreement Formalities: A Cautionary Tale

I have extensively blogged on the importance of formalizing arbitration agreements in the context of divorce or post-judgment actions in compliance with the applicable Court rules, offering technical and practical advice if...more

Gaslighting: The Word of 2023 That Deserves Attention

While we’re only in November, I’m ready to join Merriam-Webster in declaring 2023 word of the year: gaslighting. This term has been on the tip of everyone’s tongue, and for good reason. Gaslighting has gained notoriety for...more

Jewish Divorce Talk Season 1 Recap: A Season of Insights

As I look back on the thought-provoking and insightful journey that was Season 1 of the “Jewish Divorce Talk” podcast, I am struck by the depth and breadth of the conversations we’ve had. As your host, I had the privilege of...more

Navigating Parental Alienation and Narcissism in the Jewish Community: A Closer Look at Challenges and Solutions

Divorce is an emotionally charged journey that can take a toll on all parties involved, particularly when children are caught in the crossfire. Within the Jewish community, divorce comes with its own set of considerations,...more

A Big Win for Get Advocate as Appellate Division Rules that Publicizing Get Refusal Protected by First Amendment

In what has been touted as a monumental victory for Agunot in New Jersey, yesterday, the Appellate Division released a decision stating that a video publicizing a husband’s Get refusal is protected by First Amendment...more

Compliance with Agreement to Submit to Bais Din’s Jurisdiction on the Issue of Get Not Optional, Appellate Division Rules

Recently, several decisions have been released by the Appellate Division concerning when, where, how, and when a Court compel parties to submit to the authority of the Bais Din on Get-related issues. My February, 2023 blog...more

Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 8 - Narcissism and Parental Alienation Talk [Audio]

Host Eliana Baer and her guest Morton Fridman, M.D. have both seen a rise in narcissistic behavior, and subsequent parental alienation, in the observant Jewish community. Dr. Fridman is a board-certified psychiatrist and...more

Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 7 - Custody Evaluation Talk [Audio]

Whether court-ordered or arranged by a parent, custody evaluations help support the divorce process by focusing on the best interest of the children involved. Learn more by listening to Rachel Safran, Ph.D. and host Eliana...more

A Tale of Two Forums: From Bais Din to the Appellate Division and then Back Again (and Again, and Again)

The recent Appellate Division decision of Litton v. Litton presents an extreme case of what happens when a litigant agrees to submit his or her dispute to arbitration in Rabbinical Court, Bais Din, but then decides not to...more

Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 6 - “Let’s Gett Serious” Talk [Audio]

In this thought-provoking episode, Nathan Gettisberg of the podcast “Let’s Gett Serious” joins host Eliana Baer to explore the multifaceted dynamics of marriage and divorce in the Orthodox Jewish world. Nathan, whose...more

What Jewish Matchmaking Teaches Us About Having a Better Divorce

Thanks to an introduction by my corporate partner, Gabriel Herman, I recently had the pleasure of interviewing a special friend and client of Fox Rothschild, Aleeza Ben Shalom, of the Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking, for...more

Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 5 - Matchmaking Talk [Audio]

Featuring Aleeza Ben Shalom of the Netflix Series “Jewish Matchmaking” Aleeza Ben Shalom may be renowned for her many hit catchphrases but what’s the secret to her success? Go behind the scenes as the TV personality from the...more

Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 4 - Financial Talk [Audio]

Are your financial plans in order, for today and the days to come? This can’t-miss episode provides important tips and strategies delivered by Aaron Safier, Chief Financial Advisor at Sapphire Wealth Advisory Group. He joins...more

From Dog Bites to Divorce: Differing Interpretations of Jewish Law Cannot Defeat a Motion for Summary Judgment

While not my usual blogging fare, a recent case dealing with a discrete issue of Jewish law arising in the context of a dog bite case caught my eye because of its potential applicability to all areas of the law, including...more

Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 3 - Intimacy Talk [Audio]

Challenges related to physical intimacy can be a catalyst for other issues within a relationship. In this episode, intimacy counselor Sarah Fraser joins host Eliana Baer to discuss how she sees the complex and often taboo...more

4/19/2023  /  Divorce , Religious Institutions

New Bill – A1475 – Offers a Potential Avenue for Legal Relief to Victims of Get Refusal

My recent blog post, Appellate Division Rules That A Court Cannot Compel Arbitration on Get Issue Absent Agreement, discussed the constraints faced by secular courts in the context of Get refusal. The article identified the...more

Redefining Your Exodus: What Divorcing Couples Can Learn from Arranged Marriages

Passover begins this Monday night [editorial note from 2023: Wednesday night, don’t panic]. It is the commemoration of Jewish liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. Some call it the season of freedom; many believe that,...more

Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 2 - Sexual Abuse Prevention Talk [Audio]

Explored through the lens of Orthodox Jewish communities, host Eliana Baer and guest Rahel Bayar tackle the difficult conversation of sexual abuse of children. A former prosecutor who dealt with sex crimes and child abuse,...more

Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 1 - Get Refusal Talk [Audio]

“Jewish Divorce Talk," a podcast hosted by Fox Rothschild partner Eliana Baer, covers divorce, separation, co-parenting and other unique considerations that arise when couples in the Jewish world divorce. On each episode,...more

Appellate Division Rules That A Court Cannot Compel Arbitration on Get Issue Absent Agreement

Get refusal is an issue to which secular courts have yet to find an adequate solution because of constraints implicating freedom of religion and the state’s prohibition against entanglement with religious doctrine. In New...more

How to Make Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Feel Less Like Groundhog Day

Co-parenting with a narcissist can feel a whole lot like Groundhog Day. You keep trying to be civil, but you’re met with hostility. You keep trying to solicit answers, but you are met with innuendo and indirect responses. You...more

Religious Coercion is Legal Duress

Duress has long been considered by New Jersey courts as a cognizable defense where the provision of a Get – defined as a Jewish ecclesiastical divorce – is conditioned upon a party’s capitulation to contract terms....more

Beware Of These Social Media Blunders If You’re Going Through a Divorce

It’s 2023. Oversharing on social media is the norm for so many. And interestingly, social media use upticks as spouses are contemplating divorce. A 2014 study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior found a...more

Do I believe in Settlement? Well, It’s Not Like Sasquatch…

Recently, I was at a meeting, and the person across the table from me asked me a very thoughtful question: “Do you believe in settlement or is your philosophy to litigate, litigate, litigate?” Well, it’s not like...more

Payment of Yeshiva Tuition Following Divorce: An In-Depth Look

While many attorneys and clients are aware of basic financial issues that must be in almost every divorce agreement – alimony, child support, equitable distribution – there are certain financial components that should not be...more

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