Child custody agreements aim to serve the child’s best interests. Life changes can happen, and sometimes a parent may need to move to a new location. This can create legal challenges, especially if the move affects the current custody arrangement. How relocation...
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Understanding alimony in a high-asset divorce
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a common consideration in divorce cases. It is financial support paid by one spouse to another after a divorce. High-asset divorces, which involve substantial financial holdings, often require careful determination of...
Can a divorcing parent’s mental health affect custody?
New Jersey parents going through a divorce understand that child custody issues can be tough, especially when deciding where the kids will live and who will take care of them. The issue becomes more complicated when the parents disagree on who that should be, and to...
Tips for co-parenting success
Co-parenting can be a challenging journey, but with the right strategies, it is possible to create a positive and supportive environment for your children. Parents should understand how to achieve success in co-parenting without adding unnecessary stress. Clear...
Passport denial over child support
A passport is an important document that lets you travel to different countries. However, did you know that if you owe back child support, the government can deny your passport application? Child support covers expenses such as food, clothing, education and medical...
Do not compromise on these points when creating a parenting plan
Reaching a fair settlement in divorce is all about compromise, as is the process of creating a functional parenting plan with your ex-spouse. Even so, there are times when compromising does more harm than good. Your parenting plan should be as accommodating as...
Does joint custody ever work well?
Separating the pieces of a formerly joined life is never easy, but getting a divorce becomes much more complex when you have children. You must step back from your emotions surrounding the event and determine what is in their best interest. New Jersey law favors joint...
3 facts about child custody in New Jersey
Child custody is one of the many important decisions made during a divorce. When negotiating child custody, divorcing parents should consider all facts to determine what works for them and their children. It is ideal if divorcing spouses agree on parental...
How to prepare for a high-asset divorce
The dissolution of any marriage involves financial, emotional and physical challenges. However, high-asset divorces are even more complex. Dissolutions that involve significant assets are equitably but not necessarily equally distributed among the parties. Therefore,...
What to look for in a divorce or custody mediator
Not every divorce or custody dispute has to cost you a ton of money or a ton of time in court. On the contrary, many New Jersey families are finding ways to dissolve their marriages or navigate custody-related challenges by working with mediators, rather than engaging...