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Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting
There’s been a wave of support for so-called “co-parenting” arrangements for divorced or otherwise separated parents of shared children. Co-parenting is a collaborative approach to divorced parenting, and it does carry many benefits for both the children and the parents. Depending upon the nature of your relationship with your ex, however, a co-parenting arrangement… Read More »
Ways to Respond When Your Ex Bad-Mouths You
Divorces are rarely easy. A divorce marks a big shift in your life, even at the best of times. They are often emotionally charged, and disputes between spouses can become heated. It’s important to do your best to remain calm and professional throughout the process. If your ex starts to trash talk you, however,… Read More »
Property Transfers in Divorce: Transferring House Titles
Finalizing a divorce takes time. Even once the parties have agreed on all relevant matters–division of property, alimony, child custody, child support–there are additional steps to take. Parties need to adjust their tax filings, they may need to change their names, and they have to effectuate the transfer of property. Splitting the amounts in… Read More »
Equitable Distribution in NJ
In an ideal world, divorce would be simple. The parties would agree that divorce is in everyone’s best interests and they would reach a settlement that amicably resolves all issues pertinent to the divorce–child custody, spousal support, child support, and property distribution. Divorce, unfortunately, is rarely so simple. Spouses may disagree on any number… Read More »
Benefits of Low-Conflict Divorce
Divorces are often emotionally-charged, heated affairs. It’s hard not to get your feelings wrapped up in the matter. Parties who can keep things civil and proceed amicably, however, find the process much less challenging. There are many benefits to keeping a divorce low-conflict wherever possible. Read on for a discussion of a few of… Read More »
Defending Against DCPP: Accused of Abuse/Neglect in Custody Dispute
Child custody disputes are difficult at the best of times. They can easily become heated, and allegations of neglect or abuse are not uncommon. If your spouse or co-parent accuses you of abuse or neglect, New Jersey’s Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP, formerly known as the Division of Youth and Family Services… Read More »
Child Custody When Parents are Unmarried
One of the many benefits of being married is that married individuals have rights to child custody by virtue of the marriage. But what do you do in instances when you share a child with someone, but you are not married? Today, we’ll go over the different scenarios that can occur when it comes… Read More »
What is a De Facto Parent?
Families come in all shapes and sizes. For many people in the U.S., an aunt or uncle, a grandparent, or even a family friend was more of a parent than their actual parents. The law in New Jersey and elsewhere gives biological or legal parents extensive protections, but what about the people who step… Read More »
When Should You Sue for Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is an epidemic in the United States and elsewhere. One in four women, and one in nine men, will experience severe physical violence, stalking, or sexual violence from an intimate partner. A third of all women and a quarter of all men experience some form of physical violence committed by a romantic… Read More »
What to Do if You’re Being Emotionally Abused During Divorce?
For many, divorce can be a time laced with stress, heightened emotions, and tension. Despite the stressors that may unfold during a divorce, there is no justification for one spouse to deal with emotional abuse at the hands of the other spouse. So what do you do if you are experiencing emotional abuse as… Read More »
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