For parents who go through a divorce, the hardest part is not having their children with them 100% of the time. These days, it’s common for the courts to encourage some form of shared parenting so that both parents stay active and involved in their children’s lives. A...
New Jersey Family Law Blog
Do you have the right to update your parenting plan?
Your New Jersey custody order or parenting plan is a court order detailing how you and your ex should share parental responsibilities. Although there are certain considerations that every parenting plan will address like the overall division of parenting time, many of...
Good faith reasons to move with your child after divorce
If you want to relocate after you get divorced, and you're going to be taking your child with you, you may have to have your custody order modified. If your ex also has custody rights, there's a chance that your move could violate those rights. For instance, say that...
Do I have to pay for my child’s college after divorce?
The length of time you pay child support for your child will depend on your case, but did you know that you may end up being obligated to pay a portion of their college expenses? If your child goes to college and is under the appropriate age to qualify for support,...
4 things children want to know about divorce
As a parent, you have a lot of questions about your upcoming divorce. What assets do you own? How long will the divorce take? Do you have to tell the court who is at fault? It's important to seek these answers, but you also want to think about the things that your...
What changes about custody rights when parents aren’t married?
When a married couple divorces, they have to work out a parenting plan or prepare to litigate their custody arrangements. There is usually a presumption that both parents will remain actively involved with the children by assuming shared custody and possibly also...
Could your ex or their new partner be guilty of child abuse?
The thought of someone mistreating your child is unthinkable, especially if you're concerned that your co-parent or their new partner might be responsible. However, every parent needs to be aware of the fact that they never really know what another person is capable...
Is keeping your house a realistic goal in your divorce?
They say that home is where the heart is, but it is also where you hold most of your personal wealth if you are like most Americans. The longer you have lived in your home, the more you have paid toward a mortgage and the greater the overall amount of equity you have...
Pushing back when your ex won’t allow your parenting time
When a parent files for divorce, the courts will usually issue a temporary custody order that gives each parent the right to spend time with the kids. When the parents reach a settlement with each other or a judge issues final orders in the divorce, they will be more...
Challenges of ending long-term marriages
The end of any marriage is a trying situation, but there are several challenges that occur when a long-term marriage ends. Considering some of the more common things that you’ll need to address might help you to plan for the split. One of the issues that come with...