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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If your ex is not respecting a parenting time or custody order, or if your former partner is accusing you of violating an order, you should review the penalties associated with these violations. There are many different reasons why parents fail to abide by the terms...
When you are going through a divorce and you share children with the other person, a judge often decides what kind of custody arrangements will occur. Typically, this involves calculating the "best interest" of a child. With that said, understanding what "best...
When determining child custody, the courts in New Jersey assumes the child's well-being will be better if he or she has the opportunity to spend time with each parent, unless there is evidence that proves otherwise. Determining factors relate to what is in the best...
There are multiple ways to make parenting work for you after a divorce. Of course, if you have children with your ex-spouse you will still need to continue raising your children with them after you finish the divorce itself. Depending on your relationship with your...
