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Dealing with child custody issues can be an emotional and challenging experience for any parent. In New Jersey, the court's primary concern is the child's best interests. Parents should know certain behaviors and circumstances that could jeopardize their custody...
Substance abuse issues can complicate even the most amicable co-parenting relationships. As parents are naturally protective of their children, it is only fitting to wonder about your options when you suspect your ex is using drugs or alcohol. Can you deny visitation...
Sharing custody of children can be a difficult adjustment. Parents often find it hard to spend less time with their children overall and to lose important days like holidays and birthdays together. A custody order usually gives each parent opportunities to spend time...
As the current school year winds down, co-parents have a valuable opportunity to plan for the next school year. Proactive planning can ease transitions, minimize conflicts and help to better ensure that both parents are aligned in supporting their child's education...
Amidst the tense environment of child custody disputes, strong emotions such as anger and fear can drive parents to take extreme measures. Often, this comes in the form of abuse accusations in an attempt to secure primary custody. However, such allegations do not just...
Taking your children on vacation is usually the highlight of the year for everyone. It’s a chance to get away and enjoy new experiences. If you’re co-parenting, this can be a challenge, especially if it’s the first time you’re going on vacation. One thing that you...
You have built a new life after divorce and are now co-parenting with your ex-spouse, which has become your new normal. However, this may change when you start dating. It can be challenging to spend adequate time with a partner when you are following a parenting...
It’s essential that co-parents find a way to communicate. This is not always easy, as relationships can be messy after a divorce. But if they’re going to be co-parenting and working together to raise their child, this communication is still necessary. If you’re...
In New Jersey, the court's primary concern in determining custody is the best interests of the child. Typically, that would mean the child must have frequent and continuing contact with both parents even after a divorce. Courts will always begin with the assumption...
For divided families that include minor children, summertime is a period when routines change, and children are free from school obligations. This offers a unique opportunity for quality family time. However, because both parents and children have unique needs in the...