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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...
Couples preparing for divorce in New Jersey may decide to work together instead of fighting in family court. Mediation can be much more amicable than litigation. It can also potentially be faster than waiting for a hearing in front of a family law judge. Of course,...
Many people focus on the division of assets when they’re thinking about property division, but that’s not the only thing that has to be split. Divorcing couples also have to handle their marital debts. There are two primary ways that marital debts can be taken care...
New Jersey is an equitable distribution state. Couples have to divide their property in a fair manner. If they cannot agree on what is fair, then a judge may ultimately make decisions regarding the allocation of marital assets and debts. In some cases, disputes about...
Choosing the right person to facilitate discussions in your divorce or separation is not just about saving time or money. A good economic mediator can help keep tensions low while guiding both parties toward fair, lasting outcomes. The right mediator is especially...
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...