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1/9/2017

The Process of Filing for Divorce in Bergen County

The 10 Main Street Courthouse in Bergen County, located on the banks of the Hackensack River, is among the busiest court systems in the state of New Jersey. Every year, a whopping 7,000 divorce cases are filed here. No divorce case is simple or...

1/5/2017

The Participation Agreement: Part 2 to our Collaborative Law Blog Series

In my last blog, I provided an overview of the Collaborative Law Process. In this blog, I will discuss the importance of a “Participation Agreement”. If you and your spouse have decided to resolve the issues in your divorce using the...

12/7/2016

Effects of Divorce on Women vs Men (And How They Handle It) - Infographic

Divorce is not an easy endeavor for any

of the involved parties. It is common for individuals to go through their own unique healing process while influenced by certain factors including personality type and gender. While personality...

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11/29/2016

What Happens When a Child Strongly Prefers to Live With One Parent Full-Time?

Child custody is often the most difficult part of any divorce proceeding. There are many different ways custody of children can be split between their parents. Every single case is different and the parties should...

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11/17/2016

Ruvolo Law Group Opens Bergen County Office Led by Powerhouse Duo

According to a study in 2012, New Jersey has the lowest divorce rate in the country. A recent study also found that New Jersey has the lowest percentage of people that have married two or more times. Even so, Ruvolo Law Group...

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11/15/2016

Being Honest With Your Lawyer About Problematic Behavior Your Spouse Could Use Against You

Let’s face it – we all want to look like we have it together and can perfectly manage our lives. However, the reality is that we all have strengths and weaknesses. No matter how hard we try to hide them, eventually our not-so-lovely...

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11/1/2016

Stepparent Adoption in New Jersey: What is Required?

The most common type of adoption is stepparent adoption. There are several reasons a stepparent may want to adopt a stepchild. For example, the stepparent may want to secure an inheritance for the child. Another reason may be to give...

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10/27/2016

Thinking about Divorce? Preparing for the Initial Consultation with an Attorney

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Melissa M. Ruvolo, Laura Ruvolo Lipp and Kelsey Mulholland have been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Matrimonial Law Attorneys.

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Laura Ruvolo Lipp, Esq., was selected for inclusion in the "New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Star" list by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2010 and 2012 through 2015. She was also selected for inclusion as a New Jersey "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2016 and 2017. Melissa M. Ruvolo, Esq., was selected for inclusion in the "New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2009 through 2017. Kelsey Mulholland, Esq. was selected for inclusion in the "New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Star" list by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2009 through 2017. Alyssa S. Engleberg, Esq., was selected for inclusion in the "New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Star" list by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2013 and 2018.Michelle A. Levin, Esq. was selected for inclusion in the "New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Star" list by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2017. Super Lawyers is a publication of Thomson Reuters. The selection process is conducted by an independent firm that determines which lawyers in New Jersey have attained a high degree of peer recognition & professional achievement. The selection process can be viewed at www.superlawyers.com. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey

"We are so thankful we choose Kelsey Mulholland as our attorney. Kelsey worked arduously on our behalf to settle our case quickly, wanting to avoid as much stress and disruption to our lives as possible. He kept in constant contact with us to share the outcome of each conversation he'd had and to...
-Renee B.

"Mr. Mulholland always made me feel as though I were his only client. He was always professional and managed to calm me when events felt overwhelming. He is bright, confident and reassuring. I trusted him explicitly and always felt better after speaking with him."
-Ava C.

"I went through a tough divorce and Melissa was so helpful. She understood what I was going through and was very compassionate. She was honest with me throughtout the entire process and was very responsive to my questions and concerns."
-Tony F.

"[Laura] was efficient, professional, caring and knowledgeable. She never "yes" me, she did her homework and came up with the best answer. I was very happy with my outcome. I highly recommend Laura."
-Alyssa C.

"I retained Laura Ruvolo Lipp to represent me during my divorce. As a father seeking custody of my three year old daughter, I went into my first meeting with Laura feeling as though the cards were stacked against me. Laura listened intently to my situation, took careful notes and was already...
-Michael C.

"[Melissa] kept me informed throughout the process not only through emails and regular mail but by personally calling me on the phone. She definitely did not over charge. . . . .I would highly recommend Melissa and her firm to anyone who is going to go through a divorce. In fact I have sent about a...
-Scott W.

"Ms. Ruvolo worked diligently during my very tumultuous and contentious divorce to ensure my best interests were protected. She was steadfast in her resolve to fight for 50/50 shared custody, which was of the utmost importance to me. She was very compassionate and genuinely concerned for my well-...
-Jason D.

"Laura and staff were very informative and supportive during my divorce. We kept in constant contact via email and if I had additional questions they took the time to explain everything and made sure I understood everything."
-Donna D.

"Over the summer of 2012 , after years of suffering, I decided to take a very difficult step and file for divorce from my husband and partner of 16 years. Although, this was a necessary and long overdue step I was terrified. I had been battered down by my husband and truely thought I could not get...
-Christine M.

"Mrs. Ruvolo Lipp and her team were awesome. Very professional . . . . I was very lucky to have had her on my side, quite a blessing."
-Vivian G.

From the first meeting, [Melissa] immediately analyzed my case history. When it came time to go to court, Melissa presented a detailed, fact base case to the judge . . . . Melissa was always happy to help and answer my questions whenever I called, would respond to emails and be there to listen if...
-Carl P.

"Melissa represented me after a judgment granting interim reduction in alimony based on loss in income. During the time leading up to the hearing - and through the hearing - she was compassionate . . .and someone you could trust to make the right decisions. She returned my calls promptly. . . ."
-Ron M.

"Melissa was a huge help to our family. She was dedicated, professional, compassionate and very intelligent. . . .Thank you Melissa!"
-Sonya C.

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"Mr. Mulholland always made me feel as though I were his only client. He was always professional and managed to calm me when events felt overwhelming. He is bright, confident and reassuring. I trusted him explicitly and always felt better after speaking with him."
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"I went through a tough divorce and Melissa was so helpful. She understood what I was going through and was very compassionate. She was honest with me throughtout the entire process and was very responsive to my questions and concerns."
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"[Laura] was efficient, professional, caring and knowledgeable. She never "yes" me, she did her homework and came up with the best answer. I was very happy with my outcome. I highly recommend Laura."
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Melissa M. Ruvolo, Laura Ruvolo Lipp and Kelsey Mulholland have been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Matrimonial Law Attorneys.

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"Mr. Mulholland always made me feel as though I were his only client. He was always professional and managed to calm me when events felt overwhelming. He is bright, confident and reassuring. I trusted him explicitly and always felt better after speaking with him."-Ava C.

"I went through a tough divorce and Melissa was so helpful. She understood what I was going through and was very compassionate. She was honest with me throughtout the entire process and was very responsive to my questions and concerns."-Tony F.

"[Laura] was efficient, professional, caring and knowledgeable. She never "yes" me, she did her homework and came up with the best answer. I was very happy with my outcome. I highly recommend Laura."-Alyssa C.

"Laura and staff were very informative and supportive during my divorce. We kept in constant contact via email and if I had additional questions they took the time to explain everything and made sure I understood everything."-Donna D.

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"Melissa was a huge help to our family. She was dedicated, professional, compassionate and very intelligent. . . .Thank you Melissa!"-Sonya C.

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"Mr. Mulholland always made me feel as though I were his only client. He was always professional and managed to calm me when events felt overwhelming. He is bright, confident and reassuring. I trusted him explicitly and always felt better after speaking with him."
-Ava C.

"I went through a tough divorce and Melissa was so helpful. She understood what I was going through and was very compassionate. She was honest with me throughtout the entire process and was very responsive to my questions and concerns."
-Tony F.

"[Laura] was efficient, professional, caring and knowledgeable. She never "yes" me, she did her homework and came up with the best answer. I was very happy with my outcome. I highly recommend Laura."
-Alyssa C.

"Laura and staff were very informative and supportive during my divorce. We kept in constant contact via email and if I had additional questions they took the time to explain everything and made sure I understood everything."
-Donna D.

"Mrs. Ruvolo Lipp and her team were awesome. Very professional . . . . I was very lucky to have had her on my side, quite a blessing."
-Vivian G.

"Melissa was a huge help to our family. She was dedicated, professional, compassionate and very intelligent. . . .Thank you Melissa!"
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