Maybe you'd already begun divorce proceedings when you found out there was a baby on the way. Perhaps you and your spouse knew you were going to be parents, but you also knew that you couldn't remain married. Whatever the situation, divorcing while one of the spouses...
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Child Custody
What is split custody and when should you consider it?
It's not common, but some parents choose a "split custody" arrangement when they divorce. This is when each parent has sole physical custody of one or more of their children. Sometimes, divorced parents will switch an existing child custody arrangement to split...
Negotiating your parenting plan as a recovering alcoholic
If you're a divorcing parent who has struggled with substance abuse, you're not alone. It's one of the most common reasons that people divorce.If you and your spouse are in the process of drafting a parenting plan, it's essential to remember that even if you've gotten...
Study looks at claims of parental alienation, abuse
Some New Jersey parents may be familiar with the term "parental alienation". First described by a child psychiatrist in the 1980s, it originally referred to what he saw as a rash of false claims by divorced mothers that the father of their children was sexually...
How to co-parent successfully after divorce
In most situations, parents in New Jersey who get a divorce must also work out a plan for co-parenting. Co-parenting can be one of the most difficult parts of a divorce, but it is important to children's well-being.Communication can be difficult for parents after a...
Temporary custody can help families in challenging times
When New Jersey parents decide to divorce, they may determine a temporary custody agreement while a permanent child custody order is being decided. These types of temporary orders can be determined by a court in the best interests of the child. While this is the most...
How to successfully co-parent with a toxic ex-spouse
Parenting after a divorce has its challenges. This is especially the case when one of the co-parents is a narcissist or toxic person. New Jersey residents may be interested in learning some helpful tips that can help them as they try to put their children's best...
Is it easier to obtain custody as a stay-at-home father?
Ideally, family courts in New Jersey should make custody decisions on the basis of what is in your child's best interest. According to this principle you, as a father, should not have difficulty obtaining joint custody of your child because the law generally...
Do grandparents have visitation rights in New Jersey?
According to LiveAbout, prior to 1993, New Jersey's grandparent visitation statute only granted grandparents visitation rights when the parents were divorced, separated or deceased. However, that year the courts removed all three stipulations, thereby allowing...
What are the remedies for parenting time issues?
One of the hardest parts of a divorce is dealing with parenting issues. Having tow separate homes can make things more difficult. That is why the courts in New Jersey want you to work together with your ex-spouse to create a parenting plan that outlines your...