When a couple’s relationship ends on a sour note the aftermath can be messy, especially if they are parents. Disagreements about child custody and ill will can last well after a child custody order is finalized by the court. Co-parents who simply do not get along...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Many family courts are beginning to recognize Parental Alienation as a problem in divorced families. The definition of PA is "any constellation of behaviors, whether conscious or unconscious, that could evoke a disturbance in the relationship between a child and the...