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...
Child Custody
What might you address in a New Jersey parenting plan?
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...
Common inquiries about New Jersey child custody and their answers
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...
Common inquiries about New Jersey child custody and their answers
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...
Should we consider nesting for our family?
Going through divorce with children is difficult. However, finalizing the custodial Arrangements can be one of the most frustrating aspects of the process. Most parents want to work together to ensure that their children have a stable, loving environment to grow in....
How can I prepare for my custody hearing?
When you and your former spouse cannot see eye to eye on custody issues, your case will go to court. Because the stakes are so high, many divorcing couples are intimidated by this legal process. This is especially true if you and your ex's wishes regarding custody are...
What should I know about parental alienation?
In an ideal world, all parents are fit parents for their children. This is why co-parenting is such a popular arrangement for children after divorce. Children usually do best if both parents involve themselves in their lives, even if those parents are no longer...
How can I co-parent with a narcissist?
There are a myriad of documented advantages concerning co-parenting for children. Children do best when both of their parents are actively raising them, even in the event that the parents are no longer married and do not cohabitate. However, this does not mean that...
Helping your children look forward to custody transitions
Acclimating to the changes in your family after your divorce will undoubtedly take time. When you have children, helping them accept their new normal and facilitating their growth and understanding may require extra time and patience. One aspect of arranging child...
Is sole custody possible?
Depending on how you feel about your ex-spouse, you may believe that the children are better off entirely in your custody and you may be against the typical co-parenting situation. If this is the case, you may be wondering if you should try to get sole custody of the...