With Covid-19, most everyone is now familiar with video conferencing and interacting with other people through the computer or smart phone. It should come as no surprise that this technology has long been used to facilitate contact between parents and their children,...
South Jersey Family Law Blog
Optimal co-parenting: the three “Cs”
Whether you live in New Jersey, California or somewhere in between, divorcing couples with children need to determine how to co-parent after they separate. But how do parents make the most out of their co-parenting plan? The NBC news program, TODAY, offers some...
When it comes to dividing assets in a divorce, what is considered equitable?
When you hear your attorney tell you that the judge will divide marital “equitably” in your divorce, you may assume this means equally. It does not. Equitable, in family court, means “fair.” Judges who preside over property division issues make decisions on a...
Initial steps in the stepparent adoption process
Some time after a divorce, remarriage is quite common. Oftentimes, people remarry and a stepparent becomes very close with the children of the prior marriage. This is healthy and appropriate. When a non-custodial biological parent is not involved with the children and...
Can the court force parents to vaccinate their child?
The development of the COVID vaccine has brought vaccination questions to the forefront of the discussion in many family law cases. Although a COVID vaccine is not yet available for most children, the concern is already on many parents’ minds. Parents are wondering...
Is Online Divorce Resolution the “New Normal?”
As the country emerges from the pandemic, the path back to a semblance of normalcy will likely include innovations incorporated into our daily lives that previously slowed the spread of COVID-19. One in particular involved Zoom and other types of technology that...
How can I protect my pet in my divorce?
For many people, pets are part of the family. They treat them like children in the way they care for and love them. The problem is, when going through a divorce, the law does not treat them the same way. A few states now have laws that allow the court to order...
What hurdles do grey divorcees face?
Any person going through a divorce will have their own hurdles to face, no matter what their personal circumstances are. This goes for you as well, especially as a grey divorcee. Being in your 50s or older automatically puts you at a very different place in life than...
Grandparent visitation rights in New Jersey
The trend of grandparents playing a more significant role in the lives of their grandchildren continues to grow. The evolving dynamic provides unlimited benefits for children who, more than ever, form closer bonds with their grandmas and grandpas. The relationship can...
Military Divorce – Costly Mistakes
While many issues in a military divorce are the same - where will the kids live, how much support will be paid, what do we do with the assets and debts -- military status involves many nuances that require an attorney highly experience in servicemember divorce to make...