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In some states, there is a waiting period for divorce. If you file for divorce and your spouse signs the papers immediately, you still have to wait a certain amount of time before the court is legally allowed to finalize the case. It cannot be done instantaneously....
Your child graduates from high school and then leaves for college in the fall. It is a major change for them, of course, but also for your family dynamics. You have spent the last 18 years being a parent and providing various levels of care to your child on a daily...
In many ways, same-sex marriages are the same as heterosexual marriages. The spouses share homes, income and employment benefits. They promise to spend the rest of their lives together and work to uplift one another. Growing a family is one consideration that...
When you look at divorce rates across different generations, you may be surprised by what you find. While people often say that half of all marriages end in divorce, that is not entirely true anymore. Divorce rates have been falling for decades. This trend is a stark...
Prenuptial agreements have become more common in recent years. People are less judgmental about marital contracts now than they were generations ago. High divorce rates and stories about devastating divorce outcomes can inspire people to reduce their chances of an...
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...
Stepparents often serve the same basic role as biological or legal parents. They live with their stepchildren. They provide them with daily guidance and emotional support. They attend school meetings and extracurricular activities with their stepchildren. However,...
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...