If you are divorced, who has the child on which holidays of a particular concern this time of year. The holidays are full of emotion and traditions. It can be difficult for parents in Hackensack to adjust to the idea of not having their child with them on every...
Child Custody
What is parental interference and how do you stop it?
Although children can be resilient, they can also be extraordinarily fragile. That’s why New Jersey’s family law courts and the state’s laws are so focused on protecting children’s best interests when custody disputes arise. And while this includes assessing...
Back-to-school custody tips for divorced or separated parents
The start of a new school year often brings challenges for divorced or separated New Jersey parents. A new school year almost always means some type of change, but there are things you can do to get through these transitions smoothly. Sports and extracurricular...
How exposure to parental substance abuse harms your kid
Your child’s best interests are paramount in a custody determination. Yet, even after an initial custody order is issued, you can end up facing ongoing battles over what sort of arrangement is best for your kid. These can be stressful disputes, and the stakes are...
Parenting plans focus on the children’s needs
Going through a divorce is not just hard on the two adults whose marriage is ending. It is also hard on the couple’s children. Their lives will be changed entirely based on a decision out of their hands. While there will inevitably be a number of changes, the goal of...
When one parent interferes with the other’s parenting time
When a married couple decides to divorce and there are children involved, it can sow the seeds for acrimony. In a best-case scenario, the parents will look beyond the lingering issues they might have with each other and put the child’s interests and well-being on the...
Factors relevant to child custody decisions in New Jersey
Child custody is one of the most important family law matters that must be evaluated and settled during a divorce. It is necessary to ensure that the children of divorcing parents have a plan for their care and financial needs. When New Jersey parents cannot make...
What are the different types of child custody in New Jersey?
Child custody can be complex, and there is a lot for divorcing parents to sort through as they navigate the process. As parents become familiar with their custody arrangement, it is helpful for them to know the different types of child custody. The different types of...
Can kids decide which parent to live with after divorce?
No divorce is easy, but divorces that involve children and their custody can be very challenging for the adults and kids involved. In New Jersey, divorcing parents have the option to create their own parenting plans to submit to the courts for approval. When parents...
Are you prepared for you child custody evaluation?
Child custody disputes can be amongst the most stressful issues that you have to deal with in the course of your marriage dissolution. Making matters worse is that disagreements over custody and visitation can arise at any point in the child’s life up until the point...