Child Custody

You may be considering moving, perhaps because you want a fresh start after your divorce. You and your spouse recently split up, and you are moving forward with your life. The problem is that you and your spouse are now co-parents. You have a child together, and you...

Dividing up child custody rights is one of the main areas of focus when parents are going through a divorce. Some parents agree that they want to share custody, so they just need to figure out exactly how to make that happen. Other parents want to get sole custody, so...

Substance abuse is a relatively common medical issue. Alcoholism runs in some families. Some people develop chemical dependencies during treatment for medical issues. Others may experiment with chemicals while they are young and then discover that they cannot stop....

Dealing with a co-parent who constantly creates grounds for conflict can be challenging. They may have once been cooperative but changed with time, destabilizing the parenting relationship and potentially negatively impacting the child’s well-being. How can you handle...

Back-to-school season can be overwhelming for newly separated or divorced co-parents. However, with a little planning and a commitment to work together, you can make it less overwhelming for your child. If you and your co-parent are both committed to keeping your...

Parents who share children and live separately typically have a custody order that governs their relationship. They have to communicate with one another about the children, make joint decisions and regularly exchange custody. Custody orders help prevent parents from...

Going days without seeing their children can be difficult for recently divorced or separated parents. Their feelings of loss and loneliness may be more intense on certain special days.  Holidays, birthdays and other special events are important to consider when...

Co-parents with joint custody should create a parenting plan that meets their child’s needs. A schedule that stresses the child and frequently results in co-parents being late for transitions or other commitments can be considered ineffective. Here are four things to...

A common question among many parents going through a divorce in New Jersey is whether a child can choose which parent they want to live with. The answer isn’t a simple yes or no, but the child’s preference matters.  The law requires judges to consider what custody...

Do you believe that your child’s other parent is putting your child in harm’s way? You may be dealing with a situation that could be considered child endangerment. This term refers to exposing a child to dangerous conditions or behavior that could lead to injury or...