One of the most difficult things for parents after a divorce is sharing parenting time with their children. You know the end of your marriage will change how often you can see your kids, but that does not mean that you cannot be an involved and active parent. An...
Child Custody
Will your divorce impact the mental health of your children?
For many kids, a significant negative event during childhood can have an effect on them for the rest of their lives. In some cases, this could mean that their parents’ divorce will harm the mental and emotional health of their children, even years or decades after the...
Effective preparation for a child custody case
One of the primary goals for most parents facing the divorce process is seeking terms that will allow them to protect their children as much as possible. You want to ensure that your divorce does not cause your children undue mental and emotional harm, and one way you...
Helpful psychology tips for co-parents
One of the most significant challenges faced by parents after the finalization of a divorce is following the terms of a custody and visitation order. There are many difficult emotions associated with a divorce, and you may find that it is difficult to share your kids...
Building a strong custody case as a father
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce for any parent is the change this process will have on the parent-child relationship. A divorce will mean that a parent may not see his or her child as much, and there may be changes to where a child will live. This is not...
How to approach the subject of divorce with your kids
You understand that the decision to end your marriage will impact every member of your family in multiple ways. Your kids will experience changes in each area of their lives, and it can be difficult for a child to navigate everything that he or she is experiencing....
Is it possible to have a healthy co-parenting relationship?
The end of a marriage is a difficult transition for both parents and children. Unfortunately, it is often the youngest members of the family who struggle the most with new schedules, changes in their family lives, and even where they live. In order to make a divorce...
Sharing school-related responsibilities and expenses
New Jersey parents understand how expensive it can be to raise children, and they know first-hand that expenses related to educational needs can be some of the highest costs they must pay. After your divorce, you and your spouse will continue to share financial...
When should a child custody lawyer be hired?
To save money, some divorcing parents try to represent themselves when it comes to the custody of their children. New Jersey parents in these cases should know that it may save money, but the long-term results might not be was the parent was hoping for. In most...
How does a judge determine child custody?
The predominant standard to determine who children should live with after their parents’ divorce is what is in their best interests. This benchmark to ascertain child custody may seem confusing to some New Jersey parents, so it may be prudent to understand how a...