Many same-sex couples in New Jersey grow their families through different means than heterosexual couples. Typically, they either adopt or use assisted reproductive technology to add children to their families. In scenarios where one parent provided genetic materials...
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The benefits of using an app when adjusting to joint custody
The transition to sharing parental rights and responsibilities can be a rocky one for parents. It is difficult for people to put their personal feelings aside and keep the focus on their children. Every phone call about scheduling and custody exchange could lead to...
2 things for divorced parents to think about before summer
Summer months require some significant changes from regular schedules. For people who have a parenting plan in place, because they aren’t in a relationship with their child’s other parent any longer, the summers can be stressful as they try to navigate the custody...
3 tips for going through a divorce with a narcissist
Emotions are often high during a divorce, but those emotions can be a challenge when you’re divorcing a narcissist. Narcissistic individuals often have an overinflated sense of self-worth and often can’t think of how their actions affect others. There are a few tips...
3 goals of divorce mediation you need to understand
Divorce is a difficult process for all involved parties, and when an opportunity to avoid the often lengthy litigation process presents itself, couples are likely to consider it. One of these options is divorce mediation. Divorce mediation can either be voluntary or...
What are “substantial changes” for child support modification?
Child support orders are issued by family court to help ensure that post-divorce, your children have the financial resources they need. However, these orders are not cast in stone and it is possible to seek modifications under some circumstances. If you are...
3 ways that extramarital affairs can complicate divorces
Adultery or infidelity has always been a major issue for married couples. When one spouse violates their wedding vows by becoming intimate with another person, divorce is a real concern. A significant portion of modern divorces begin with claims of infidelity. Not...
Why your child custody arrangement needs to change this year
Every passing year poses new challenges as a parent. If you share custody of your child, then you may need to consider what challenges you may face this year and adjust your custody arrangement accordingly. Here are a few considerations to make to a custody...
What happens to a business when owners get divorced?
Two spouses opening a business together often makes a lot of sense when they are married. They already know each other well, they understand the complementary skills they bring to the business and their lives are already financially intertwined. Many small businesses...
The “child’s best interests” is not just a term for the court
As a parent considering divorce, you will have heard, or soon be hearing a lot of mentions of the term, “the child’s best interests.” The court will keep this concept at the forefront of its mind when making decisions about things related to your child, such as...

