Christmas can be absolutely magical for children, but it can also present a lot of challenges for parents who are newly separated or divorced. Coordinating gift-giving between two households requires a little extra planning if you want to avoid issues and focus on...
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3 tips for divorcing parents during the holidays
With Halloween over, many families' thoughts will be turning to Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. However you like to celebrate these occasions, things are likely to be different if you are divorcing. The following tips can help you and your children to enjoy...
How can domestic violence affect custody in New Jersey?
Issues with domestic violence are often what force parents to make the difficult decision to divorce. They have to consider their own safety and the possibility that their spouse might potentially endanger their children. Those preparing for divorce after experiencing...
How to negotiate a custody schedule with your co-parent
Almost every matter involved in divorce requires negotiation, including a custody schedule. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have children, negotiating a custody schedule ensures you agree on what's best for them while protecting your parental rights. Here are...
Are there any disadvantages of 50/50 child custody?
Courts understand the need for children to maintain meaningful connections with both parents, even when those parents are divorced. They often favor 50/50 custody (joint and/or physical) arrangements, where parents share responsibility and physical time roughly...
Does a parent’s sexuality matter to custody decisions?
The institution of marriage and family is dynamic, and sometimes, previously straight parents may come out as gay, leading to a divorce or come out as gay after the marriage has ended. When this happens, you may wonder how your orientation will impact the court’s...
3 ways a co-parent could make handover days difficult
The days you hand over your children to their other parent or pick them up from them can be among the hardest to manage after a divorce. This may be one of the few times you come face to face with the person you used to be married to, and as such they may milk that...
Back-to-school child custody arrangement preparations
It is that time of the year again when kids go back to school for another year. In many cases, parents need to prepare their children for school by gathering supplies, learning class schedules and helping children with their homework. However, divorced parents may...
Can you track your child when they’re with your co-parent?
These days, there are a variety of ways to electronically track your child. You can put an app on their watch, iPad or phone or sew an AirTag in their backpack. This can help you feel better when they’re not yet old enough to expect some privacy and trust. What about...
3 reasons to consider mediation for child custody matters
Child custody cases are nearly always emotionally charged, especially when coupled with the stress of going through a divorce. In New Jersey, some parents opt to address custody issues through mediation instead of court. Mediation can be an advantageous option when...