Understanding the Ins and Outs of Changing Child CustodySome of the most challenging and heated divorce-related disputes center on issues surrounding children. Since about 50% percent of all kids will witness the divorce of their parents, … [Read more...]
Parenting Rights and Same-Sex Marriage
Protecting Your Rights as a Same-Sex ParentSame-sex marriage has been recognized in New Jersey since 2013 and in the U.S. as a whole since 2015. Though same-sex spouses enjoy the same rights in the Garden State as other married partners, divorce … [Read more...]
Child Custody Rights After a Same-Sex Marriage Ends
Custody Rights Typically Extend to Divorced Same-Sex ParentsThe case of Obergefell v. Hodges had the practical effect of determining that same-sex marriages are legal throughout the United States. Therefore, if you were married to a partner of … [Read more...]
How Custody Is Decided Upon When Going Through a Divorce
When you are about to go through a divorce, one of the foremost issues that you may need to deal with is determining custody rights between you and your spouse. Understanding the process could help ease your concerns. How Parenting Time Is Determined … [Read more...]
Common Problems to Consider During Child Custody Negotiations
Child Custody Issues Discussed During Negotiations Around 50 percent of all American children experience the divorce of a parent, which can sometimes be amicable when it is uncontested. When you are getting ready to file for a divorce and are … [Read more...]
Your Legal Rights When the Other Parent Violates a Custody Order
Enforcing a Child Custody Order One of the most contentious aspects of any New Jersey divorce case are issues involving children. The same holds true for disputes that erupt after a divorce decree has been issued. When it comes to issues involving … [Read more...]
Parental Rights Extend to Men Regardless of Marital Status
Unwed Fathers Have Rights Too Unwed fathers are often framed in a negative stereotype, but that pigeonholing isn’t appropriate to many. On the contrary, most simply want to claim their parental rights, enjoy the benefits of being a parent, and live … [Read more...]
Informing Your Children You Are Getting a Divorce
Your children are pretty perceptive and they may be painfully aware that your marriage is in trouble, but that does little to prepare them for your decision to seek1. Informing Children about Your Divorce a divorce. They may have friends … [Read more...]
TIPS FOR PARENTS OF DIVORCE AT THE HOLIDAYS
Whether you are a custodial or non-custodial parent, dealing with where your children will be (and when) during the holidays can only make a stressful time more so. Here are some tips to minimize the impact of custody and visitation on everyone … [Read more...]
Custody and Visitation – The Grounds for Emergency Relief
How to Get Emergency Relief in a Custody or Visitation DisputeFor most parents facing divorce, determining who will have custody and when they will see their children is far more important than dividing property and debts. Unfortunately, because … [Read more...]