Parenting time, formerly referred to as “visitation,” is a crucial part of a child custody arrangement, affording the non-custodial parent their constitutional right to the care and companionship of their child. Courts strive to ensure a continuing and meaningful relationship between the child and both parents, provided it is in the child’s best interests. The…
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Co-Parenting During a Pandemic
Even under normal circumstances, co-parenting can be challenging. Unfortunately, parenting agreements signed before COVID-19 probably lack any terms that address a pandemic. The unprecedented situation has caused confusion and conflict for many divorced parents in New Jersey. When it comes to co-parenting, the children are the priority. No one benefits if disagreements about schedule changes…
Read More »Fighting a Sole Custody Claim
The children and their well-being is central in the life of every parent. When a relationship or even a marriage falls apart and the parents are facing a custody case, the courts will make a decision about what type of custody and visitation arrangement is in the children’s best interest. In the optimal circumstance, the…
Read More »Can I Move Out-of-State With My Child?
Our society is becoming increasingly mobile. It is no longer uncommon for people to relocate far away from the places where they were born and raised, and to move several more times once they reach adulthood. When you are married or in a committed relationship, it is typical for your spouse or partner to accompany…
Read More »Co-Parenting With a Narcissist
Parenting can be a very challenging, albeit rewarding, job. Even when you and the other parent are residing together and have a healthy relationship, parenting your shared children can lead to disagreements. After a divorce or separation, these disagreements and challenges can be exacerbated, as there are often other lingering issues between the parents that…
Read More »Summer Camp, Vacation, and Summer School – Parenting Disputes During Summer Break
School children all over the United States look forward to summer break all year. During summer, families can take vacations, pursue hobbies, and spend time together without worrying about homework or projects. There may be other more structured activities during the summer, such as summer camp or even summer school. When parents are still living…
Read More »Why Your Visitation Schedule Needs to be Specific
There will be many adjustments that must be made in your life following a divorce or separation. These changes include finding a new place to live, deciding if you need to alter your career path, and dividing finances. If you and your spouse or partner share children together, the issue of child custody and parenting…
Read More »Can I Relocate With My Child?
Adjusting to life after a divorce or separation is a difficult process, emotionally and financially. This is even truer if you and your former spouse or partner share children together. You and the other parent will need to learn how to co-parent even though you are no longer romantically involved and residing together. With all…
Read More »Frequent Moves as a Reason to Modify Child Custody
Separation and divorce are difficult for everyone in the family. The children of the relationship are no exception. Children thrive on stability and permanency. A divorce or separation tends to drastically change what has been the norm for a child’s day to day life. That said, after the dust settles and the court has entered…
Read More »Holidays After Divorce
Holidays are always a fun time to look forward to, and this is even truer if you have small children. Whether the holiday is Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July, just spring break, or any of the other holidays your family may celebrate together, building traditions and spending time together is at the heart of any…
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