As the school year begins, it’s time for co-parents to set a positive tone for the entire academic year. For children, the start of school is a time of excitement and change, but it can also inspire stress, especially if they are transitioning between two households....
Many parents going through divorce have to consider how their children are raised in two households. Each parent’s rights can be outlined in a child custody arrangement. Child custody is divided into physical and legal custody. Physical custody determines where a...
When couples are dividing assets during divorce, it can be understandable that the 529 college savings plan they started for their child wouldn’t be their greatest concern. That’s particularly true if their child is still many years away from college and the plan...
Divorce is challenging and emotional. These factors may make you forget about important parts of the process that can impact your life in big ways. One of these is your finances. It is wise to plan for your financial situation after divorce to ensure that you are...
Divorce tends to trigger a variety of disputes between spouses. Couples may not agree on a fair way to divide their property or on how to handle matters regarding any shared children. In some cases, they might not even agree about the necessity of a divorce. One...
Life can get very complicated for divorced parents – especially when one of them has to relocate or be away from their young children on a regular basis due to work or other obligations. It’s not unusual, these days, for virtual visitation to be part of a modern...
In New Jersey, non-custodial parents typically have visitation rights. Visitation helps the child to build and maintain a healthy bond with their parent. Both parents playing an active role in the upbringing of the child is generally deemed to be in the child’s best...
Nowadays, more people have a social media account than do not. For many, it’s a routine part of daily life. It can be used to send private messages, follow the news, share thoughts and feelings and much more. While most social media platforms allow users to set high...
When marital tensions are rising, a lot of folks try to set things right again by taking a small (maybe romantic) vacation with their spouse. They may hope to rekindle their old passions, spend some time talking through their recent troubles and look for compromises...
Divorce can be a challenging period for any family. Still, when one or both parents are dealing with depression, it can add an extra layer of complexity to an already difficult situation. Depression can manifest in various ways, affecting not only the individual but...
