When parents go through a divorce, they have to make a decision on what sort of custody they would like to go for. In some cases, the answer is obvious, while other cases may involve some back-and-forward discussions. Studies do tend to point toward one type of...
Child custody is one of the most important decisions to make during a divorce. However, over time, you may realize you need to modify that plan. To legally change your child custody orders in New Jersey, there are a few steps you need to take. Identify a substantial...
A custody battle can drain your financial reserve, interfere with your parenting and jeopardize your emotional health. Some strategies might help you prevent a prolonged and contentious situation. Putting your children first can help you maintain a realistic...
The right of first refusal is a legal provision that allows your co-parent the opportunity to be there for your children before deciding to leave them with a family member or hire a third-party childcare provider. Because spending time with both parents is generally...
During divorce, the prospect of arguing over child custody may sound both vital and arduous to you. There is a lot to unpack and discuss before the courts make a ruling in the best interests of your child. What happens when there is no divorce though? As the Center...
When divorcing as parents, many of your most frustrating hurdles will likely stem from custody and visitation issues. After all, even if you both want your child to grow up in a stable, loving environment, it is often difficult to cooperate in the aftermath of a...
Looking for parenting solutions after a divorce can feel like a huge emotional task. This is especially true if you currently feel as though cooperative parenting would only work in the distant future, if at all. Fortunately, parallel parenting works as a good...
If you have children involved in your divorce, you may be searching for ways to lessen the blow. No matter how you deliver the news, children will have a negative reaction. According to Healthline, children are resilient and you can learn to parent them through a...
When you and your New Jersey spouse separate and have children you plan to co-parent, a parenting plan acts as an important reference tool. How well you and your ex communicate with one another has a direct impact on your child’s well-being. Creating a parenting plan...
According to statistics compiled by the CDC, the divorce and annulment rate in the U.S. (excluding California, Indiana, New Mexico, Hawaii and Minnesota) saw a gradual decrease between 2000 and 2018. However, divorces, while less frequent, have not died out...
