As a parent, child custody is likely to be one of the foremost issues on your mind as you begin the divorce process. Your children are your life, so it is natural for them to play a significant role in your divorce decision-making. Knowing what to expect regarding...
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Knowing when to request changes to a custody agreement
Child custody agreements are an essential aspect of the divorce process, as they outline the arrangements for co-parenting and the division of time spent with the child. However, circumstances may change over time, and modifications to the custody agreement may become...
4 types of custody after a divorce
New Jersey has two sets of two general models for child custody after divorce. These are not exhaustive definitions. Rather, they are frameworks into which a precise plan could fit. Each set of custody paradigms pertains to either the child's residential or legal...
Divorce and your credit score
What do you think of when you think about property division during divorce? Most people would think about assets: i.e., who gets which pieces of property. Your debt could also be an important part of this process. How you handle it could affect your credit score. A...
Ending your marriage due to domestic violence
Whether your marital partner cheated on you or you want to get a divorce because you are not happy in your relationship, you should never feel trapped in your marriage. However, it is extremely important to take steps to protect yourself (and your children) if you...
Family law issues can trigger a midlife crisis
Whether you find yourself in a divorce-related midlife crisis or your spouse is facing challenges due to this transition, it is essential to understand how this can impact your life after divorce. If you have already ended your marital relationship and face emotional...
When there are more than two sides: divorce and business
A couple going through a divorce usually faces a complex clash of interests. When there is also a small business in the equation, things tend to become even more complicated. Balancing business interests against personal concerns and emotions is not easy. However,...
New Jersey is one of the best states for same-sex couples that want to adopt
Adoption remains one of the most fragmented issues in family law. Unlike other cases, such as divorce, there is very little conformity to a federal standard. Same-sex couples who live in New Jersey are lucky to have one of the most progressive home states in the...
What is court-mandated mediation for child custody cases?
If you are planning to divorce your spouse, you probably already know there are a variety of tasks you must accomplish. These include dividing marital property and addressing marital debts. If you have kids, though, you also must come up with a custody arrangement....
What do you need to include in a New Jersey parenting plan?
When you and your child’s other parent both wish to have your child live with you at least part of the time but are unable to agree on terms, you may need the state of New Jersey to step in. When you ask the state to come up with a custody and parenting time schedule...