Divorce is often a painful, stressful process. As a result, it is not uncommon for divorcing spouses to fight with each other. While fighting is expected, the fact is that it can be damaging - particularly when people fight in front of their kids. If you are...
Child Custody And Visitation
Navigating upcoming distance learning for divorced NJ parents
It appears that many school systems will not be returning to full-time in-person instruction anytime soon. Families, both divorced and intact, are wrestling with the future of employment and the responsibilities associated with virtual education. It is especially hard...
Parents: Keep track of parenting expenses
Parenting is not an easy job – it is not inexpensive either. And managing financial responsibilities can become even more complicated for parents after a divorce. So, how can New Jersey parents effectively handle parenting expenses? 1. Create a plan A financial...
Do I have any rights to visitation as a grandparent?
Being a grandparent can be a wonderful experience for any person. Oftentimes, it means enjoying all the fun parts of being a parent without having to shoulder any of the difficult responsibilities. However, there are grandparents who do not have this or any other...
Study: Poor custody decisions made in high-conflict divorces
Parents who are involved in a highly contentious and bitter divorce often say and do things they wouldn't say or do under normal circumstances. After all, divorce is painful and it can make people angry, scared and combative. However, once a divorce is finalized and...
3 things you must not do if you disagree with a custody order
Disputes over child custody are often painful and contentious for New Jersey parents. In many cases, parents are fighting to protect and maximize their time with their kids, which means the stakes of these arguments are unquestionably high. This can make it...
Virtual visitation: What you should and should not do
We live in an age where it is easier than ever to stay in touch with people, thanks to tools like video chats, messaging apps, social media and cellphones in almost everyone's pocket. And these tools don't just help us reconnect with high school friends or update...
3 back-to-school custody issues of which parents should be aware
In the coming weeks, kids across New Jersey will be starting a brand new school year. If you share custody of your child or have primary custody, you can expect certain things to change once your kids start a new school year. Below, we examine a few critical changes...
What to know about high-conflict custody exchanges
Exchanging custody of your children can be an incredibly complicated and stressful process for parents who do not get along with each other. It's difficult enough to say goodbye to your children or see them sad to leave the other parent; having any sort of interaction...
What types of details are included in parenting plans?
Co-parenting your child with an ex can be an overwhelming challenge. However, understand that in most cases, it gets easier as time goes by and everyone adjusts to a new normal. This transition can be a little easier to make if you have in place a fair, agreeable...
8 signs of parental alienation during high-conflict divorces
There is no doubt that divorce takes a toll on kids. No matter how old they are or how much they understand about their parents' decision, children can struggle enormously to come to terms with the divorce. The situation can be especially painful for children of...
Is it best to have a ‘nest’?
Divorce is often a massive transition for children. To alleviate or avoid the potential trauma of this transition, some parents consider keeping the kids in one home while Mom and Dad do the moving in and out. This is referred to as "nesting," and it may be something...
Challenges that can prevent stepparent adoption in New Jersey
Adopting a stepchild is an incredibly important and memorable experience in the lives of both the parent and the child. It is a legal and public announcement that the stepparent is willing to become the legal parent and capable of taking on all the responsibilities...
4 factors that can lead to loss of physical and/or legal custody
Fighting for custody of your child can be among the most painful, upsetting experiences you go through as a parent. This can be especially true if there are certain attributes or events that put you in an unfavorable light. Of course, we all make mistakes and have...
Drew Barrymore Is Co-Parenting Amicably. How Is She Doing It?
Actress and director Drew Barrymore practically grew up in Hollywood. She was 7 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" came to theaters, and she was still going strong in this year's "How to Be Single." She is single herself these days. Now 41, she ended a four-year...