The home study is an important part of the process of adopting a child in New Jersey. Part of the purpose is for Child Protection and Permanency to learn more about you and your family. However, according to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, the home...
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The myth of egalitarianism and how it affects same-sex divorce
Since the Supreme Court ruling that affirmed marriage equality, courts have faced the challenge of trying to apply laws created for different-sex couples to same-sex marriage, divorce, and family law cases. The Ohio State Law Journal describes the myth of...
Adoption grants for same-sex couples
Are you and your same-sex partner interested in expanding your family by adopting a child? According to Out in Jersey, LGBT couples in New Jersey have had the right to adopt children since 1997, long before either the state or the federal government recognized...
What New Jersey does and does not require of adoptive parents
The state of New Jersey wants to make sure that you are a fit parent to adopt a child. Therefore, there are legal requirements that you have to meet to become an adoptive parent. Nevertheless, there are many misconceptions about adoption requirements. You may...
Same-sex adoption options after artificial insemination births
New Jersey’s laws protect same-sex couples from discrimination in the adoption process. Same-sex couples have the same rights to adopt as any other couple in the state. For some, this means going through a traditional adoption process, but others choose to bring a...
What is the role of a divorce mediator?
Divorce mediators play a central role when people decide to opt for mediation as they seek to part from one another. But what exactly do these mediators do? What role do they play and how do they fulfill it? How mediation works Forbes discusses the important figures...
The benefits of mediation in divorce
Mediation is a great tool for people who want to get a divorce. However, in order to get the most out of it, it is important to understand exactly what it is and what it can realistically do. If used properly, the benefits associated with mediation can do a lot to...
3 signs divorce mediation is not working
Divorce mediation has become exceedingly popular in the last couple of decades. This makes sense, as mediation is often more affordable than other types of divorce. It also is typically less stressful than having a lengthy and bitter courtroom battle. While you can...
Does the recent abortion case put your same-sex marriage at risk?
If you are half of a same-sex couple, some worries may have crept into the back of your mind after the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. While the decision overruled the Roe v. Wade precedent, Justice Thomas's concurring opinion...
What you should know about grandparent adoption
Did you know that millions of older, often retired, adults have taken on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren? Caring for their grandchildren was probably not on these individuals’ list of expectations for their golden years. If you are like these...

