Child Custody

Vaccinations for children have become a hot-button topic in a lot of circles, and they can create serious conflicts between separated or divorced parents. One parent may firmly believe in following the recommended vaccination schedule, while the other may genuinely...

Moving to another state after divorce can affect much more than your address. If you share custody or parenting responsibilities, taking your child with you may affect the other parent's ability to maintain a meaningful relationship with the child. Under New Jersey...

When co-parents have legal custody rights of their child, they can make important decisions for that child. If a couple gets divorced, for example, the court may determine that one or both of them have legal custody rights. With sole legal custody, one parent can make...

Deciding to move for a career or a fresh start is a difficult choice for many parents after a divorce. While one parent might see a bright future in a new state, the other often sees the potential loss of a vital support system. This tension is common in New Jersey,...

Child handovers can be one of the most emotional parts of a divorce or separation. Even when parents have good intentions, the stress, frustration or unresolved disagreements can make exchanges uncomfortable for everyone involved. A peaceful handover can help children...

You cannot deny child custody rights to your ex just because they will not pay child support. For example, maybe your ex, who has visitation rights, is a few months behind on their mandated support payments. When they show up for visitation, you may be tempted to tell...

Family courts generally try to ensure that children whose parents are no longer together continue to have both of them in their lives. Increasingly, however, states are amending their laws to help ensure that any history of parental abuse or neglect is fully...

One of the biggest concerns when parents choose to end their marriage is how the divorce will affect their children. While every family situation is different, research and real-world experience show that children tend to do best when they have stability, predictable...

New Jersey recently enacted reforms to the state’s child custody laws to better protect children in vulnerable situations where there are allegations of parental abuse, domestic violence or other safety concerns.  Known as “Kayden’s Law,” after the tragic case that...

You and your co-parent need to handle your child’s expenses. Examples of the types of expenses you will share include personal care, education, medical care, extracurricular activities, transportation, electronics and miscellaneous other things.  These may include...