03 November

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How to Resolve Child Custody Disputes

In the midst of divorce, clients tell me they want custody of their children. I then engage in a discussion that includes, “In 99.99% of the cases neither parent gets custody of their children to the exclusion of the other parent.” Unless a parent is so mentally incapacitated that he or she can’t parent their children, the parents under NJ law share custody in some fashion. What must be done is to come up with a parenting plan that is in the children’s best interest (the standard in NJ) and which meets, as much as possible, each parent’s desire to...

04 October

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Bruce Matez Installed as NJAPM President

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Bruce Matez installed as NJAPM president

Starting October 1, 2021, Bruce Matez, Esq., APM became president of the prestigious New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM). This statewide, non-profit organization of general, civil, divorce and family law mediators is dedicated to...

04 October

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Gary Borger to Talk Ethics at CLE Webinar October 19, 2021

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Gary Borger has been tapped to discuss ethics in the practice of family law and how to handle custody cases at the upcoming October 19, 2021 webinar for paralegals, "New Jersey Family Law Practice for Paralegals." Among other topics, Gary will cover...

19 May

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Deena L. Betze, Esq. Named as Partner

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Gary Borger and Bruce Matez are pleased to name Deena L. Betze, Esquire as a partner in the firm, BorgerMatez, P.A. “We are excited to welcome Deena as our partner and look forward to Deena expanding and growing her practice of family law in South Jersey,” said Bruce Matez. “Her skills as a divorce and family law attorney are respected throughout New Jersey and she brings the passionate drive toward settling our clients’ cases fairly for which BorgerMatez is known,” added Gary Borger. For over 30 years, Deena has represented both men and women in divorce, mediation, custody, child support, adoption...

03 December

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2019 Nonprofit Stars

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BorgerMatez congratulates BetterWayDivorce (South Jersey Collaborative Divorce Professionals) for being featured among the 2019 Nonprofit Stars by South Jersey Biz....

06 May

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Gary L. Borger, Esq. To Participate At Annual NJ Association for Justice (NJAJ) Boardwalk Seminar 2020

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Gary L. Borger, Esq. will be a speaker, moderator and co-chair of the 2020 annual NJ Association for Justice (NJAJ) Boardwalk seminar which will be held virtually on August 5-7. Gary will be moderating a panel on allocation of college costs and child support for college students among the two parents and the student and participating in an alimony panel....

28 March

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BorgerMatez To Participate In The Boardwalk Seminar 2019

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BorgerMatez will be participating in the NJAJ Education Foundation, Inc.’s Boardwalk Seminar May 9, 2019 through May 10, 2019 at the Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The Boardwalk Seminar 2019 features 34 seminars over three days. The focus this year is The New Tax Law – How it Affects all Areas of Family Law....

21 June

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Bruce P. Matez, Esq. Awarded The Honorable Joseph M. Nardi, Jr. Award

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Bruce P. Matez, Esq., was awarded the Joseph M. Nardi, Jr Award by the Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court at their annual end-of-year banquet on June 19, 2018. The Joseph M. Nardi, Jr. Award award is presented to a member of the South Jersey Family Law community whose commitment to the practice of law encourages and exemplifies civility, humility, compassion and a moral/ethical obligation to the welfare of children and families, in general. This commitment should be further evidenced by participation in continuing legal education, whether formally or informally, and a willingness to act as an advisor/mentor...

02 March

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Gary L. Borger Esq. Participates As A Panelist On Matrimonial Law At The annual NJAJ seminar

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Gary L.Borger, Esq. lectured on “The Intersection of Tort and Family Law” at the annual NJAJ seminar. Attendees learned how to spot, investigate and prepare for the trial of tort (injury) claims in conjunction with a divorce. The New Jersey Association for Justice can be contacted at https://www.nj-justice.org/ ....

24 February

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Bruce P. Matez Esq. Elected Vice President of the Board of Directors for The Starting Point and Secretary of the South Jersey Collaborative Divorce Professionals

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4The law firm of Borger Matez is pleased to announce that Bruce P. Matez has been elected Vice President of the Board of Directors for The Starting Point and Secretary of the South Jersey Collaborative Divorce Professionals. Mr. Matez served as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Starting Point for nearly ten years, and was elected to the new role by the Board on February 8, 2018. He is a founding member of the South Jersey Collaborative Divorce Professionals....