When co-parenting after a divorce, communication is very important. This is especially true at times when the established child custody schedule has to be altered. For example, many parents decide to take vacations or breaks over the summer holiday, when their kids...
Family law courts understand the importance of parental involvement in a child’s development. Children do better in school and with their peers when both parents are actively involved in their lives. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, and there are situations...
It often takes months for spouses to address the various issues that arise during divorce proceedings. People have to make decisions about property division and financial support. If they have minor children together, they may need to negotiate a parenting plan. If...
Visitation rights are granted to parents who do not have physical custody of their children. These rights allow them to spend time with their child and maintain a relationship. However, in certain situations, a parent can lose their visitation rights in New Jersey....
Child support in New Jersey is based on a formula that aims to ensure that children receive fair financial support from both parents. The calculation uses statewide guidelines that take into account each parent’s income, parenting time, and certain expenses. While the...
If you’ve been married for decades, you and your partner’s lives are likely completely intertwined in terms of family connections, finances and emotions. Divorce is never easy, but untangling those bonds is even more complicated in a gray divorce. However, there are...
Child support helps cover a child’s basic needs. This includes food, housing, clothing, health care and education. In New Jersey, both parents have a legal duty to support their child financially. Once a child support order is in place, it can be modified if...
Spouses who jointly own real property often respond to divorce by choosing one of two paths forward. They either agree to sell the home that they acquired together or one spouse retains the home after the divorce. Both of those arrangements allow the spouses to share...
Emotions can run high in a divorce, and some spouses play dirty. One spouse can try to drain joint bank accounts or max out credit cards before the divorce starts, hoping to walk away with more or leave the other scrambling to get by. If you’re worried about this, it...
Marriage is built on trust, love and mutual support. While every couple faces challenges, a toxic marriage can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious or even fearful. If your relationship feels more draining than fulfilling, it may be time to assess whether unhealthy...
