In New Jersey, the court’s primary focus when determining custody and other parenting rights is to make decisions that are in the best interests of the child. Several factors come into play, and it helps to understand how things work if you are in such a situation....
Raising kids in two homes poses some difficulties, and one of them is your child refusing to visit you. When you and the other parent were in the same house, and your child was bothered or upset, they would go to their room. But now, they can refuse to visit you...
Of course, divorce changes a lot of things, including how you discipline your kids. Before, when they made a mistake, both parents could discipline them without difficulties since they were in the same house. But how can you do this from two homes? Anything is...
Child custody is a contentious issue in many divorce cases. While a child needs both parents for healthy development, some parents do everything possible to get full custody. So, what do you do, as a father, to maintain that precious parent-child relationship if you...
Divorce proceedings in New Jersey typically involve negotiating custody arrangements and parenting plans when the spouses involved share minor children. For unmarried parents, there is often a bit more uncertainty about how they can resolve disagreements about...
Even if you’d be happy never to see your in-laws again after your divorce, if you have children, they may have relationships that need to be maintained. Grandparents on both sides of the family are typically part of a child’s life for as long as they’re around. They...
Custody disputes tend to arise during divorce proceedings. They can also occur when a biological parent has only just become aware that they have a child. Whatever the source of a custody dispute is, the family court will always prioritize the best interests of the...
Although getting a divorce was the best thing for your family, there is still going to be an adjustment period. Not only are you and your spouse going to have to get used to living apart, but your children are going to have to assimilate to the new family dynamic. By...
When you share custody of your kids with your ex-spouse, pulling off Halloween is more of a “trick” than a “treat.” Since the festivities can fall on a weekday while school is in session, or get moved around according to the weather or a neighborhood schedule, a lot...
Parents who are divorced might not have anything nice to say about each other. Keeping those negative thoughts to themselves is beneficial in these situations. When either parent is badmouthed, the children are the ones who suffer. If you find out that your ex or...
