You may have developed a strong bond with your stepchildren as a stepparent. You might be wondering if adoption is the right step for your family. Below are the benefits of adopting your stepchildren and why it might be a meaningful choice for everyone involved....
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Should co-parents celebrate holidays jointly after divorce?
Navigating the holidays after a divorce can be challenging, especially when it comes to co-parenting. Deciding whether to celebrate holidays jointly with an ex-spouse can be a delicate decision. Celebrating holidays together can help create a sense of stability and...
Should your spouse’s new interest in cryptocurrency concern you?
Some people have placed a lot of faith in cryptocurrency while others believe it is doomed to fail. Still others have no opinion on it. It’s simply not something they’ve given much thought to. If your spouse seems to have suddenly got very interested in it, then the...
Can you file a pendente lite motion in a New Jersey divorce?
The divorce process brings about numerous adjustments in the involved parties’ lives, each having to adjust to living without the other. Sometimes, these transformations can be emotionally and financially challenging. During this period of transition, it's crucial to...
Do you have to be married to adopt in New Jersey?
Adoption is a meaningful and life-changing process for both the child and the adoptive parents. In New Jersey, the adoption process is carefully regulated to protect children’s well-being and ensure that prospective parents are ready for the responsibilities of...
How can you remedy parenting time issues?
A parent will move mountains for their child. No divorce could block a parent’s love from freely flowing to their child’s warm embrace. But with the emotional intensity of divorce, both spouses must be willing participants in constructing a plan that enables both...
Child support arrears: Is your spouse behind payments?
Due to unforeseeable circumstances and despite unquestionable love for their child, a noncustodial or payor parent in charge of making child support payments may still find themselves in a financial bind. When this happens, what may have started as a week of overdue...
Modifications on a New Jersey child support order
There are numerous moving variables in a divorce, and that includes the economic circumstances of both parties and their child’s needs. A parent may suddenly lose a job, while another parent may find a new source of income. Unexpectedly, their child could fall ill,...
Can I move to another state with my child after divorce?
You might want to leave New Jersey and live in a different state for several reasons. Maybe you found a new job, want to study at a specific university or are looking for a different environment. Whatever the case, you might not be able to easily move to another state...
What happens if a domestic violence abuser violates an order?
Sadly, some New Jersey residents suffer acts of domestic violence at the hands of someone close to them. In that situation, getting a restraining order is appropriate. This is what happens when you have one and what happens if the abuser violates it. Understanding...