One of the most difficult parts of the divorce aftermath for New Jersey parents with minor children is learning how to co-parent. Even those who end their marriage on good terms can find it hard to divide time between both households without creating hard feelings....
Child Custody And Visitation
Preparing for a child custody hearing
Parents in New Jersey may feel nervous before a child custody hearing. Those feelings are common and completely normal. It’s understandable that parents wants the best for their children, and in most cases, parents want as much time with their children as possible...
Many states are embracing equal shared parenting arrangements
Coming to an agreeable child custody arrangement is one of the hardest parts of divorce for most parents. Understandably, both sides tend to want to primary custody even if it’s not necessarily the best thing for the children. Child custody agreements have changed...
Loyalty traps can be harmful to children after parents’ divorce
When parents divorce, it’s important that they do everything possible to maintain a level of normalcy and stability for their children. There are many aspects of divorce that can negatively impact a child. While parents may be aware of certain problematic behaviors,...
Negotiating child custody during the holiday season
The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time when families can get together and enjoy good food, gift exchanges and general family fun. But for divorced parents, there may be a lot of back-and-forth negotiations when it comes to deciding where the children spend...
When to consider child custody modification
You already put a lot of time, thought and effort into creating the best possible child custody agreement. Life does not always stay the same though, and recent life changes might also necessitate changes to your custody agreement. There are several situations that...
Using technology to make co-parenting easier after divorce
Technology can be used to simplify life in many ways. A new app, called SupportPay, was designed to make life easier for divorced parents of minor children. This app can be used to create an easy way to keep up with child support payments and other financial...
Helping children cope with life after divorce
Watching parents go through a divorce can be very tough on a child. Younger children may be confused about why their parents are splitting up and no longer living together. Older kids often blame themselves for the separation. But there are steps parents can take...
Protecting the kids’ mental health when discussing child custody
When their parents divorce, kids can suffer mentally and emotionally. The end of their marriage will affect the kids, and that is the primary reason why New Jersey parents strive to reach a child custody agreement that will be best for the mental health of their...
Treating child custody issues with professional courtesy
Abusive or violent relationships aside, divorced parents still must work as partners to raise their children. This often means communicating about important matters when neither parent feels much like talking with the other. However, when it comes to child custody...