For parents, figuring out a child custody and parenting time arrangement is one of the most important duties of divorce. But in many people's minds, the pets are also members of the family. If you have a dog, cat or other animal that you love, you may be wondering...
New Jersey Family Law Blog
Overturning a child custody decision
Like anyone, judges can make mistakes. However, these mistakes can sometimes affect a family in a negative way. If you feel the ruling wasn’t the outcome it should have been, it’s important to know what overturning the decision entails. What is an appeal? Filing an...
Using mediation in divorce agreements
Divorce is often a challenging experience. A couple may have irreconcilable differences that prevent effective communication. These differences sometimes necessitate a courtroom divorce, where a judge can oversee important issues like property division and child...
Navigating split custody during the corona virus quarantine
As the United States battles an unprecedented global pandemic, many households have retreated into quarantine to limit the spread and impact of COVID-19. In response to this crisis, the state of New Jersey has issued a stay-at-home order, which encourages families to...
How to obtain a child support modification from the court
There are times when a child support arrangement requires modification, such as if you lose your job or are unable to work as the result of a serious illness. If you find yourself in this position, there are a variety of steps you can take to secure a modification....
Posting on social media during a divorce
Social media is in everyone’s pocket at all times. People are constantly updating their status, letting family, friends and acquaintances in on every aspect of their life. Although social media can bring people closer like never before, it can also create big issues...
Five tips to handle divorce and pandemic stress
Are you considering a divorce or are already in the process of one? Or have you already separated, or have a child custody agreement in place? If so, the coronavirus pandemic and the “stay at home” order issued by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has added more stress...
Property division in a New Jersey divorce and how mediation can help
Families face a lot of change when they go through a divorce. Among concerns over arrangements like child custody and spousal support, many people enter a divorce worried about the distribution of their various assets. When it comes to marital property, New Jersey is...
4 big questions to ask yourself before entering divorce
Many couples put a lot of effort into preparing for their wedding. Asking the right questions and couples counseling typically plays a big role in improving communication before a marriage. This perspective sometimes is lost throughout the duration of a marriage....
Kids exposed to domestic violence often affected for life
In the next year, about one in 12 minor children will be exposed to domestic violence, either as a witness or as a victim or as both. During their childhood, about one out of three Americans witness violence between family members. Studies of these children show that...