October 22, 2025
Understanding the Child’s Best Interest Standard in New Jersey Custody Cases Few life circumstances are as distressful as child custody decisions. Even parents who are usually clear-headed have been known to waver between fear of being separated from their children for a period of time and anxiety about what a judge will make of their
November 22, 2024
Restrictions on Custody Provisions in Your Prenuptial Agreement in New Jersey In New Jersey, a valid prenup has boundaries. Before creating a prenup that ultimately becomes nullified due to child custody terms that you and your future spouse thought you had agreed upon, explore the many misconceptions surrounding children as an aspect that can be
November 10, 2024
Successful Co-Parenting During Emergency Medical Situations in New Jersey Co-parenting can be challenging under the most favorable of circumstances. Still, when the stress of a medical emergency is added to an already complex situation, it can be a recipe for discord—navigating emergencies while co-parenting is tricky. Of course, your child’s health comes first, but you
October 22, 2024
Is the Focus on the Parent or the Child in NJ Custody Cases? In child custody cases, emotions routinely run high. When your time with, rights to, and relationship with your children is on the line, it’s also a season of great uncertainty. Perhaps you’ve heard that New Jersey courts prioritize the best interests of
September 30, 2024
Does the Key to Your Custody Case Lie in Renting or Owning in New Jersey? Parents may worry that renting an apartment, condo, or smaller house, as opposed to buying a home, could affect their custody and parenting time. The entire family experiences many changes during a divorce. Living arrangements are undoubtedly one of the
September 28, 2024
Get Your Child Support And Custody Plans Ready for Back to School in New Jersey The start of a new school year often necessitates changes to custody and support agreements. It’s important to be proactive and consider several factors to stay in compliance with court orders and prioritize your child’s well-being. Summer’s over, and the
September 17, 2024
Plan Ahead for Quality Time and Fun When You Have Visitation in New Jersey Getting Divorced Doesn’t Need to Mean the End of Carefree and Creative Activities with Your Kids on Visitation Days When parents share custody, they share parenting responsibilities and legal decision-making regarding their child. As importantly, they share important quality time with
September 5, 2024
Parenting Time Considerations for Frequent Business Trips in New Jersey Work travel, especially frequent, can make custody arrangements harder and cause trouble with keeping regular parenting time and a stable environment for your children. Life as a working parent is a never-ending balancing act. If you add business trips into the mix, it can feel
August 21, 2024
Concerned that Your Child is at Risk with Your Ex in NJ? Your child’s safety is non-negotiable. If you believe your ex-partner is putting your child at risk, it’s time to act. Imagine that your ex is regularly leaving your child alone, engaging in risky behavior, bringing them around people who are engaging in illegal
August 17, 2024
The Child Custody Challenges Faced by Working Women in NJ Mothers who are business owners or in leadership roles often face unfair scrutiny and are sometimes perceived as less capable caregivers due to their work commitments. Parents love their children and will do anything for them. As a business owner or a woman in a
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