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Stephanie Zane Elected President of the Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court

Archer Partner Stephanie J. Zane was elected President of the Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court. Stephanie, who is a Master member and has been an Executive Committee member for more than ten years, will serve a two-year term. Founded in 1996 in Camden County, NJ, the mission of the Inn is to […]

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Marie E. Lihotz P.J.A.D. (Ret.) Sworn In for Second Term as Burlington County Bar Trustee

Archer is pleased to announce that Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) was sworn in for a second term as a Trustee of the Burlington County Bar Association (“BCBA”). The swearing-in was the first virtual ceremony held on June 11, 2020. Vicinage 3  Assignment Judge Jeanne T. Covert swore in Judge Lihotz for her second term. […]

It’s Not too Late to Settle: Meet CASP

It’s Not too Late to Settle: Meet CASP, APPELLATE ANSWERS: The Civil Appeals Settlement Program, administered by the Appellate Division, has a settlement rate of over 40%, and a very attractive price tag—it’s free. By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa, New Jersey Law Journal (March 2020) The post It’s Not too Late to Settle: Meet CASP […]

“How is my out of state child support order treated in New Jersey?” A look at New Jersey’s Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

What happens when parties move to New Jersey and have a child support order entered by a court in another state?  This question implicates the jurisdictional authority of the two state courts and at times is confusing and always dependent of the facts.  The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (“UIFSA”) provides guidance on our court’s […]

“Who decides our child’s religion following divorce?” A review of the decision in DiLisi v. DiLisi

Reaching an agreement about the religious upbringing for your children is a personal and serious decision for any family.  That decision is made even more difficult by divorce.  Even when parties agree to raise their children in a certain faith as part of a divorce settlement, the courts are careful to consider that agreement in […]

Appellate Answers: Do the Judges Really Write All These Opinions?

Appellate Answers: Do the Judges Really Write All These Opinions? The appellate judges are well aware it is their names that appear on the finished product. And, rest assured, they have earned that. By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa, New Jersey Law Journal (January 2020) The post Appellate Answers: Do the Judges Really Write All […]

Opinion Publication

Opinion Publication, APPELLATE ANSWERS: Both lawyers and trial judges wonder—what calculus governs publication of an Appellate Division opinion?By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa, New Jersey Law Journal, December 2019 The post Opinion Publication appeared first on Archer Law.

Archer Attorneys Named to South Jersey Magazine’s List of Awesome Attorneys

Archer is pleased to announce that 30 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to South Jersey magazine’s 2019 list of “Awesome Attorneys.” The annual list was compiled by the magazine and published in its December issue. Each year, South Jersey Magazine surveys the leading attorneys and law firms, as well as their readers to […]

Panel of Two Judges vs. Panel of Three Judges

Panel of Two Judges vs. Panel of Three Judges; APPELLATE ANSWERS: The most frequently asked “Should I be worried if” question concerns the number of judges assigned to decide an appeal. By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa, New Jersey Law Journal, December 2019 The post Panel of Two Judges vs. Panel of Three Judges appeared […]

Appellate Answers on Motion Practice

Appellate Answers on Motion Practice; Should I be worried if my Appellate Division motion was filed the same as a trial court motion? By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa, New Jersey Law Journal (November 2019) The post Appellate Answers on Motion Practice appeared first on Archer Law.

‘Should I Be Worried If …’

‘Should I Be Worried If …’; APPELLATE ANSWERS: It occurred to us that a good deal of anxiety is rooted in a lack of familiarity with how the Appellate Division works, which we might alleviate. By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa, New Jersey Law Journal (September 2019) The post ‘Should I Be Worried If […]

Why divorcing couples are choosing alternative dispute resolution over litigation

“Why divorcing couples are choosing alternative dispute resolution over litigation” Published September 12, 2019 in The Philly Voice.  The post Why divorcing couples are choosing alternative dispute resolution over litigation appeared first on Archer Law.

About Family Law

The lawyers of our Matrimonial Department have established a statewide reputation for excellence in all aspects of divorce and separation guiding our clients in matters involving alimony, child support, custody and parenting time, other support issues, equitable distribution, division of business interests, allocation of retirement assets, tax planning, as well as enforcement or modification of […]

The Comma That Can Change the Law: Three Cheers for the Oxford Comma

The Comma That Can Change the Law: Three Cheers for the Oxford Comma, Written by Marie E. Lihotz , Published by New Jersey Law Journal, August 2019. The post The Comma That Can Change the Law: Three Cheers for the Oxford Comma appeared first on Archer Law.

46 Archer Attorneys Named “Top Attorneys” in SJ Magazine

Forty-six attorneys from Archer are recognized as Top Attorneys* in their legal specializations in the August 2019 issue of SJ Magazine, in recognition of their professional accomplishments and reputation among peers. The magazine bases its list on peer recognition by asking South Jersey attorneys which of their fellow lawyers excels at their profession. Below are Archer […]

Best Lawyers® 2020 Selects 23 Archer Attorneys; 3 Attorneys Selected as “Lawyer of the Year”

Archer is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys have been included in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.  Best Lawyers® has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the […]

What belongs to whom? Dividing household assets during a divorce

What belongs to whom? Dividing household assets during a divorce Published August 7th, 2019 in the Philly Voice. The post What belongs to whom? Dividing household assets during a divorce appeared first on Archer Law.

Child Custody: A divorce’s most important decision

“Child Custody: A divorce’s most important decision” Published July 29, 2019 in The Philly Voice.  The post Child Custody: A divorce’s most important decision appeared first on Archer Law.

Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) to Receive 2019 NJICLE Distinguished Service Award

Archer is pleased to announce that Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) has been selected to receive the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE). The award recognizes Judge Lihotz for her exceptional contributions to continuing legal education, NJICLE and its educational mission. Judge Lihotz will receive her award […]