Attorney, Rajeh A. Saadeh, became the new chair of New Jersey State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division (YLD) in October 2018. This article talks about his extensive background and what changes he would like to see in the YLD.Originally published in Dictum,...
Family Law
How will a New Jersey court assess high-tech stalking?
New Jersey judges are understandably highly focused and serious when considering requests for final restraining orders (FROs) in family-related violence matters.We note their close oversight and the attendant FRO process on a relevant page of our family law website at...
Misinformation perpetuates the cycle of domestic abuse
Many victims of domestic violence buy into the myths. Often the people they turn to for help - family members, police officers, judges - also adhere to outdated ideas that perpetuate the cycle of abuse.Breaking the cycle requires knowledge, courage and support....
Rajeh Saadeh Appears on The Bridge to Discuss Family Law
The Bridge is a live talk show on ART America, airing every Thursday at 9 pm EST. Rajeh Saadeh was recently invited on as a special guest to dicuss family law and divorce.Watch the conversation below or read the transcript.Interview Transcription and Translation:...
Stepkid and ex-spouses often cited when second marriages fail
Stepchildren are not only the product of divorce. Statistics show that stepkids are frequently the cause of divorces. Okay, it's unfair to blame the children. More accurate to say that frictions within blended families and the challenges of stepparenting make it more...
Do paternity laws apply to gay and lesbian couples?
Just as same-sex marriage inevitably led to same-sex divorces, same-sex marriage inevitably led to custody disputes among gay and lesbian couples.An Arizona woman is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm her claim for sole custody of her son. Such a ruling would...
Rutgers Honors Program Spotlights Rajeh Saadeh
Graduates of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, tend to view their affiliation in a proud and enduring way. They know that the opportunities provided them at their alma mater have been catalysts enabling lifelong learning and meaningful careers.The principal...
Getting “Divorced” If You Aren’t Married
The Millennial generation is not merely marrying later but often saying no to marriage altogether. Millennials now make up half of all cohabitating couples in America. Much has been written about this societal shift. What is often overlooked is what happens when...