When the relationship between parents ends, their interactions don't simply stop. If they have young children together, they may need to see one another regularly until their children become legal adults. If they have children with special needs, their kids may...
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Successful co-parenting after a divorce: is it possible?
When divorce is inevitable and you have kids, the emotions and stressors multiply quickly. When you decide it is time to end a marriage and move on, your kids are still at the top of your priority list. If you have young children and they have lived with both parents...
How does New Jersey calculate child support payments?
When the question of child support payments comes up just before and during divorce proceedings, the added stress of this issue can make facing the end of your marriage all the more confusing. According to the New Jersey Department of Human Services, calculating these...
Information about child custody
If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, and you have children, you may have questions about custody and how the courts decide it. There are various things to know about the process to help you navigate it. According to FindLaw, the courts encourage the...
What benefits does joint custody offer?
Joint custody exists as a popular custody option today, with parents across the nation opting for it despite the differences in their unique situations. What benefits does joint custody offer, exactly? How can it potentially help children of divorce in the years...
What to include in a New Jersey parenting plan
When the relationship between you and your child’s other parent ends, you may need to come up with a New Jersey parenting plan that dictates what you and the other parent agree to as far as raising your son or daughter in separate homes. Ultimately, the plan should...
What are some different types of child custody?
When parents divorce, one of the most common yet difficult issues is usually child custody. One parent may seek sole custody or agree to co-parent with his or her spouse, depending on how well each communicates needs and wants with the other. Attorneys.com notes that...
When is bird nesting feasible for divorced parents?
Bird nesting is a comparatively new way to co-parent children during a separation or divorce. With this type of arrangement, the kids continue to live in the family home while each parent rotates into and out of it when parenting time begins and ends. According to...
What are the best interests of the child standard?
Child custody disputes can be hard on both parents and children. Consequently, to minimize the psychological consequences of a custody battle, it may be wise to negotiate an acceptable co-parenting agreement. Drafting a comprehensive parenting plan may ensure the...
3 mistakes that could jeopardize your custody case
When judges make decisions about custody, they look at many factors to determine what is best for the child. A misstep on your part could lead to an outcome that you are not happy with. Whether you are hoping to modify your current custody arrangement or keep the...