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,...
Child Custody And Visitation
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...
How is child custody addressed in New Jersey?
No matter what else is going on in life, parents typically prioritize their children’s well-being above all else. Now that you are going through a divorce, you might be worried about how you can prioritize your child throughout this process. One approach is to make...
Don’t let these 5 issues spoil your successful co-parenting
The breakup of a relationship is usually the result of ongoing conflict. If that conflict extends into the co-parenting process, the result is often confusion and stress for the child. Sometimes co-parents have vastly different ways of dealing with common parenting...
Will your home impact child custody decisions?
When child custody matters are in question, the New Jersey courts weigh many critical issues. What may concern most parents is whether a judge will find them fit for custody or visitation. However, the court may place child custody limitations on even the most loving...