As a non-custodial parent with visitation rights, you cherish the time that you get to spend with your children. But all of that can be taken away seemingly overnight when your children’s custodial parent starts blocking access to your kids. This is a form of parental...
Family Law
Relocation and child custody modification
Life can be unpredictable. When getting married, the last thought on your mind is the union ending in divorce. Similarly, when a child custody agreement is established during the dissolution process, you do not expect major modification to be necessary. A move is not...
What are the crucial questions I should ask before marriage?
Navigating the path to a successful marriage begins with open communication and addressing crucial questions prior to marriage. The aftermath of marriages that lacked discussions on key topics is divorce One way to set out on a happy life together is to start these...
: What are the crucial questions I should ask before marriage?
Navigating the path to a successful marriage begins with open communication and addressing crucial questions prior to marriage. The aftermath of marriages that lacked discussions on key topics is divorce One way to set out on a happy life together is to start these...
Can job loss be the reason for a child support modification in NJ?
If you lose your job, you have a lot of new worries. For parents paying or receiving child support in New Jersey, though, there are a host of additional concerns. For the paying parent, the potential of escalating back payments means escalating consequences. And, for...
What factors will the court weigh when deciding on child custody?
Any New Jersey divorce will have its difficult issues that must be sorted through. People will want to reach the best possible outcome for their future. However, when children are involved, it adds several layers of complexity to the case. The parents will want to...
What should you know about paternity efforts in New Jersey?
Many of the child custody and support disputes that occur in family law courts in New Jersey start at the same place: establishing paternity. So, what is paternity and what role will paternity play in your legal case? Paternity basics In one sense, the concept of...
Process for establishing child custody in New Jersey
The dynamics of a family have evolved tremendously. We are no longer in a society where married parents with biological children no longer define what a family is. As such, family law issues have expanded and incorporate matters involving married and unmarried parents...
Common co-parenting challenges for New Jersey parents
Even if you and your ex ended your relationship on good terms, things can take an ugly turn when it comes to deciding how to divide up your parenting responsibilities. Many divorcing or separating couples in New Jersey opt for a joint custody arrangement which allows...
Can I use my spouse’s social media against them in a divorce?
Social media platforms (Facebook, TikTok, etc.) have integrated themselves into our everyday lives. They have changed the face of how we interact with everyone from our family to our friends and acquaintances. Though, with this rise in connectivity comes the downside...