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Children whose parents are divorcing have to learn to make a lot of changes. One of the most significant is learning how to live between two homes instead of in one home. It’s up to each parent, including the one who kept the marital home, to ensure that the children...
School is back in session, which means that co-parents will have to work through a variety of decisions. Many of these should be made together, and they all must be made based on what’s best for the children. There are several things that parents can do to make the...
Unmarried fathers often face questions about their rights when it comes to child custody. Many assume that full custody always goes to the mother, especially when the parents were never married. While this may be a common belief, it does not reflect how courts...
Parents who share children and who aren’t still involved in a romantic relationship will still need to communicate. This isn’t always something that’s easy, but it’s almost always necessary. The communication between parents can happen in many forms. Some parents use...
If you divorce someone you share minor children with, you will need to reach an agreement about how you will share custody and parenting and have a court approve it. If you cannot reach an agreement, a court will set things out for you. There are very few...
Your parenting plan guides you on how to raise your child. It details the schedule of parenting time and how to participate in making crucial decisions concerning different aspects in the child's life, including education, health care, religion, cultural practices and...
Divorce is a difficult time for everyone involved. The upheaval for the children can often be immense because the life they’ve always known is changing greatly. They have to learn how to live between two homes. As a parent, there are ways you can help them as they...
Are you thinking about moving with your child to New Jersey? Whether it is for a new job, better schools or to be closer to family, it is important to know the legal steps involved. Relocating can be a big change, and understanding the rules helps keep things smooth...
Under New Jersey law, when parents get divorced and the court has to make a child custody ruling, the parents’ employment status—and the nature of that employment—may be considered. This can affect their availability and may impact their custody rights. For instance,...
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...