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New Jersey codified equality for marriages in 2022. The Garden State protects the marital rights of couples regardless of their genders. Family courts may not use different legal procedures when same-sex couples file for divorce. You may discuss dividing your assets...
Most divorcing parents will say that above all else, what they want to prioritize is the well-being of their child and their happiness in the future. To that end, having a good parenting plan in place is one of the best ways to ensure that this happens. Writing down...
In New Jersey, the law states that it is in the child's best interest to have routine contact with both parents. This may change if there is violence, substance abuse or another safety risk. In light of New Jersey Legislative Statute 9:2-4 know the difference between...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...