Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC

04/09/2024

This time last year, Stephanie Hagan was interviewed about the impact of the backlogs in NJ courts on family law matters. This article shows that the issue continues.

With the shortage of family judges in NJ, Stephanie has turned to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to support the needs of her clients. Mediation and arbitration are two of the most popular ways to resolve matters through ADR.

New Jersey Judiciary officials, testifying before the Assembly, say they still need more judges to resolve a trial backlog.

02/28/2024

On March 7th, Kaitlyn Lapi will be speaking at the 2024 NJSBA Virtual Spring Conference. She is speaking on “The ABC’s of an Impactful CIS”, demonstrating the intricacies and importance of preparing a client’s Case Information Statement.

The NJSBA’s Spring Conference is a comprehensive, one-day event covering the latest developments and strategies in several key areas of practice. Attendees will gain insights from some of the state’s top thought leaders on crucial and timely topics.

Don't miss the opportunity to see Kaitlyn speak on an important topic in Family Law.

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01/18/2024

In our featured Attorney Spotlight, we focus on partner Phyllis Klein. Read more about Phyllis's expertise in resolving matters for clients outside of the courtroom at bit.ly/3U0pqjK

12/27/2023

Our Partner Stephanie Hagan is quoted in this very important article on the Judicial Crisis in New Jersey: “People are losing the basic right to a trial that should be guaranteed to everyone.’’

As a court approved family mediator, Stephanie's experience in mediation and arbitration provides litigants with an alternative to waiting for trial dates.

Thousands of New Jersey families are in limbo amid a critical shortage of judges.

12/04/2023

On December 13th, HKW Law Partner Stephanie Hagan will be moderating a NJICLE Seminar on High Conflict Child Custody. Speakers include Hon. Jodi L. Rosenberg, Carmen Diaz, Jeffrey Fiorello and Dr. Mark Singer.

Check it out: https://bit.ly/4a1ozEY

About the program:
What do child custody orders look like today? By consent or by court order, in today’s climate child custody orders contemplate more than equal physical custody. Practitioners and experts discuss the myriad factors that go into a child custody arrangement. When is coparenting therapy appropriate? How and when do you use a parenting coordinator? What do you do when the parents simply won’t agree? Discuss and explore the child custody dynamic when there is a psychological parent, when there is domestic violence, when there are child abuse and neglect allegations, when grandparents have rights, when working with substance use disorders, and more.
This CLE explores the factors that go into making these decisions with the practitioners and experts who help identify them. Gain valuable practice tips to navigate the difficult emotional and legal maze of child custody.

11/15/2023

In our featured Attorney Spotlight, we focus on partner Stephanie Frangos Hagan. Read more about Stephanie’s focus on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in our blog at https://bit.ly/46gxBe7

06/21/2023

Marriages are quietly ending in “Silent Divorce.”

What is silent divorce? Web-based inquiries of this phrase have gained significant traction over the past year, and for good reason.

To learn more about this phenomenon, click on the link below:

It should come as no surprise to learn this concept has also translated into personal relationships, aptly characterized as “silent divorce.”

05/03/2023

DHKW Partner, Stephanie Frangos Hagan, Esq. was recently quoted in the Northjersey.com article addressing the negative consequences of the current judicial vacancy crisis in our state.

Stephanie discusses the dire need to appoint more judges to help relieve our overworked sitting judges, and importantly, give relief to clients and litigants who are navigating family courts. Family-related cases, such as divorce, child custody, and domestic violence deserve the attention so people’s lives are not in a constant state of limbo.

See the article below:

https://bit.ly/3Lyswp4

Backlogs in New Jersey's court system have been fueled by catching up after the pandemic and by a historic shortage of judges.

04/20/2023

The New Jersey Association for Justice will be hosting the Boardwalk Seminar in Atlantic City, between April 26, and April 28, 2023.

DHKW Partner Alyssa Engleberg will be speaking in a Matrimonial panel discussion titled: “When A Litigant Dies During the Divorce: The Legal “Black Hole” and Proposed Legislation.”

This informative and insightful conversation gets underway Thursday, April 27th, at 9:30 a.m.

For additional details and to register for the seminar, please click here:

https://bit.ly/3LeHXEb

03/29/2023

DHKW is proud to have sponsored last week’s NJSBA Family Law Retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition, our associate Katie helped to plan the (3) days of educational family law CLE’s for attendees. Katie co-moderated the annual family law game show on the final day of the retreat, titled “Young Lawyers Present Scottsdale Squares.”