If you are dealing with a divorce and want to do what is best for your children, you might want to consider allowing them to have input about where they will live. The law does not normally give children the right to choose which parent they get to stay with. However,...
Child Custody
Is parental alienation a form of abuse?
After a divorce, it takes a lot of effort from all parties involved to move on to a better, brighter future. Many co-parents face setbacks as they try to achieve this goal. But sometimes, a co-parent may not try at all. This happens if a co-parent decides they want to...
What to include in a New Jersey parenting plan
When you and your child’s other parent part ways but plan to continue to co-parent in New Jersey, you must create something called a parenting plan. The parenting plan sets guidelines and rules you both agree to adhere to while you raise your child in separate...
Could child custody reform help in New Jersey?
Child custody laws have been in place for decades with very little change. Many states are currently looking at reforming these laws to help them better reflect today's family dynamics. U.S. News and World Report explains the uniform law that most states adhere to...
The 4 most common disputes among co-parents
The need to care for and parent your children never ends, even if your marriage is over. After a divorce, sometimes it feels impossible to put aside conflicts with your ex-spouse. Knowing the common disputes that exist between co-parents will help you avoid additional...
How can you make co-parenting less difficult during holidays?
After your divorce, you may worry that the split means an unhappy future for your children. However, the American Society for the Positive Care of Children notes that 80% of kids adjust to divorce better when their moms and dads co-parent effectively. You may find...
Is nesting right for us?
If you have children involved in your divorce, it is highly likely that you will end up in a co-parenting situation with your ex-spouse. In a typical co-parenting situation, the children move between both households at regular intervals. However, some families are...
Is shared custody the right option for you?
New Jersey parents like you have a lot on your plate when handling divorce. You must focus on asset division and support matters, which takes a lot of time and energy on its own. Most important, you handle issues of child custody and care. When determining what...
Co-parenting during summer vacation
Child Custody and Co-Parenting Plans For many couples, one of the most challenging parts of filing for divorce is figuring out custody arrangements. In New Jersey, divorcing parents may create and file a parenting plan that covers the responsibilities of both parents...
Can you move away with your kids?
Much may happen to you in the months and years following your divorce, among which may be being presented with the opportunity to move away from Hackensack. However, relocating becomes infinitely more complicated when you and your ex-spouse have children together....