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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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," 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
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
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
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
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
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
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