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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...
Divorce can feel like closing a difficult chapter in your life, especially if your marriage ended on a highly contentious note. The emotional fallout can be overwhelming, with feelings of anger, sadness and sometimes, even relief that it is all over. However, if you...
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...
During the initial stages of a divorce, the court establishes a custody order based on the circumstances at the time. However, circumstances can change. One significant change may involve relocating with your child. If you plan to move, consider the following legal...
If your alcohol and/or drug abuse issues contributed to the end of your marriage, you’re not alone. Substance abuse is one of the leading causes of divorce. It’s also one of the main reasons why parents lose custody of their children in divorce and may have only...
Adjusting to life after divorce can be challenging, especially when there are unresolved conflicts between parents. If they are on bad terms, it can be difficult to co-parent their child and appropriately follow their parenting time arrangement. Fortunately, there are...
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...
Custody determination is nerve-wracking for parents who simply want the best for their children. However, it is equally as stressful for children. Accordingly, getting them involved can be an effective way to comfort them. But let’s say, during the process of getting...
Even if a couple’s marriage can no longer be restored, family courts try to maintain each parent’s relationship with their child by considering both their rights when determining child custody. Courts carefully examine various factors during their determination, which...
Not all soon-to-be ex-couples want to endure an often expensive and demanding litigation process. Some choose to exhaust all amicable options before bringing their case before a judge. However, mediation may still fail to resolve high-conflict issues sometimes. In...