When there are issues regarding paternity, one way to resolve them is through the use of a paternity test. A mother may want a child’s father to pay child support, for instance, or a father may want to ensure that he gets custody rights. A paternity test can help...
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Establishing paternity: why it matters
When a child is born to unmarried parents, legal fatherhood isn’t automatically determined. Even if there is a biological connection, legal paternity is what gives a father enforceable rights and responsibilities. Establishing paternity can have a lasting impact on...
Communication between co-parents doesn’t have to be stressful
Adults who opt to end a romantic relationship may not want to have anything to do with each other after they split up, but that’s not possible if they share children. Parents who aren’t involved with each other any longer have to find ways that they can keep the...
What happens if one parent doesn’t use their parenting time?
Divorced or separated parents often fight intensely over parenting time. They both likely want as much time with their children as possible. Once there is a schedule in place that aligns with a custody order, both parents can usually work their professional and...
Which spouse pays off joint credit card balances in divorce?
Achieving full financial separation after divorce is a challenge. Spouses generally combine their income and share financial obligations for years while married. It can be difficult to address commingled resources and debts. Married couples often take out credit cards...
5 things to do when seeking child custody during a divorce
Seeking child custody during a divorce can feel overwhelming because emotions are high, and decisions made early can affect your children for years to come. Understanding how custody decisions are made helps you approach the process with clarity and purpose. Taking...
What can you do if your co-parent is not letting you see your child?
You and your co-parent have been following the custody schedule, but suddenly, they stop doing so. You are no longer able to see your child because your co-parent keeps creating obstacles. For instance, they plan events during your parenting time or fail to share...
Spousal support in gray divorces: What courts consider
Divorcing later in life can be a scary prospect, especially if you were a stay-at-home parent for most of your marriage. You are likely worried about job opportunities at your age and how you will make ends meet. Spousal support or alimony helps ensure that a lower-...
How to best cope with parental alienation
Parental alienation can become a significant issue in New Jersey custody disputes, especially when one parent believes the other is influencing a child’s perception in harmful ways. When one parent attempts to damage the child’s relationship with the other, it can...
During divorce, can your spouse make you move out?
You often see movies where a person whose relationship is ending comes home to find that their spouse has put all of their things on the lawn. Their spouse tells them that they are being kicked out and need to find a new place to live because divorce proceedings are...

