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Family law courts all over the nation have ruled that, barring extraordinary circumstances, children do best when raised with input from and relationships with both parents. However, that can become impossible when one parent tries to alienate their co-parent from the...
Family circumstances change when parents divorce or legally separate. It can take months to adjust to shared custody, and the arrangements for the family may shift abruptly based on the decisions made by one parent. People rebuilding their lives after divorce may look...
Your child spends a lot of time at school, so you might be wondering whether you need to tell the school of your impending divorce. There is no obligation for you to do this, but it is often recommended that you do so, especially for younger children. Here is why...
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...