Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.
A criminal conviction can complicate a parent's efforts to obtain child custody, especially when the other parent questions their ability to provide a safe and stable home. However, a conviction does not automatically prevent a parent from seeking custody in every...
Child support is not limited to children who share a biological relationship with the person paying support. The key issue is whether the person has a legal parental relationship or support obligation toward the child. New Jersey law recognizes that adoption can...
Divorcing your spouse doesn't necessarily mean a courtroom battle. Some couples find divorce mediation offers a more cooperative way to resolve important issues and move forward. Instead of having a judge decide every issue, mediation lets spouses negotiate an...
Raising a child comes with many expenses beyond the basics. For example, private school tuition, competitive sports, tutoring, music lessons and summer programs can quickly add thousands of dollars to a family’s annual budget. When parents are separated or divorced,...
Divorce has the ability to bring out intense emotions, perhaps especially if parents disagree about custody, parenting time, finances and/or the circumstances surrounding their separation. However, when one or both parents have a history of truly volatile behavior,...
Maybe the upcoming school year will be the first one where you and your ex will be parenting separately. Maybe you’ve been doing that for some time, but one or both of you has moved, and you’ll be seeing your child less than you previously did. Whatever the situation...
The property division process during a divorce requires more than just splitting up bank accounts and making arrangements for other shared property. Couples must also negotiate terms for their shared debts. Mortgages, car loans and credit card balances are among the...
Co-parenting requires much more than coordinating parenting time. Parents often also share responsibility for many child-related expenses, including medical bills, school supplies, extracurricular activities, clothing and childcare. When reimbursement requests are...
For many victims of domestic violence, contacting an attorney is an important step toward protecting themselves and their children. Unfortunately, it can also be a difficult step when an abusive partner closely monitors phone calls, text messages, emails, social media...
Divorce involves splitting the assets you acquired during the marriage, but it’s not as simple as dividing everything down the middle. What looks like a clear division of assets on the surface often becomes a more intricate process under New Jersey’s equitable...