Unlike a non-parent divorcee who gets a blissful new life free of their ex, co-parents must keep their ex in their life and maintain an amicable relationship with them to successfully co-parent. And, among the myriad of issues that pop up during the course of your...
Child Custody
How do judges make child custody decisions?
There are many parents in New Jersey who are no longer in a relationship with the other parent of their children. It could be because they are divorced or they may have never been married and simply ended their relationship. However, just because they are no longer...
Falling behind on child support: Consequences and options
On this blog, we post frequently on family law matters, including child support. In a recent post, we discussed modifying child support orders in New Jersey. These child support modifications can be financial life savers if you lose your income or have a drastic loss...
Modifying a child custody order in New Jersey
Child custody is one of most difficult issues in many New Jersey divorces. Many divorcing parents see the final court order granting the divorce and setting out rules for custody and visitation as the end of the struggle. Unfortunately, life often makes unexpected...
What do I need to do if I have custody and need to move?
A parent who is following a child custody order because of a divorce or paternity case may need to take certain steps in order to move. These steps commonly apply to a parent who has residential custody of the child, that is, takes of care of the child most of the...
Do same-sex divorcees face unique challenges?
While marriage and divorce equality exists, many same-sex couples thinking about divorce may not realize that there are still unique challenges that they may face in the divorce process. They revolve around Mount Holly, New Jersey, property division and child custody....
What happens when a parent violates a custody order?
Divorce ranks at the top of traumatic life events even under the best of circumstances. It is painful for the parents, but the impact is often far greater for the children of divorce. Although most parents genuinely love their children and would not do anything to...
How does a child custody evaluation work in New Jersey?
Figuring out what type of custody arrangement is best for your child can be difficult and hotly contested. After all, in many instances, each parent thinks they know what is best for their kid, and those points of view often conflict with each other. This can make a...