Lawrence R. Jones

Lawrence Jones is a contributing columnist and former Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court, having retired from the bench in 2017. He is the author of numerous precedential judicial opinions and published legal articles, and is a speaker and educator on legal issues. He currently practices mediation and arbitration. You may visit Judge Jones’ website at www.LawrenceRJones.com. Every case is unique, and this column is not intended to provide specific legal advice regarding any individual’s matter.

In my years as a family court judge, I encountered many divorces where the parties