Family Law

Using mediation to settle your divorce can benefit any couple, but it is even more important to consider it if you have children. If you do not have children, you never need to see or talk to your spouse again once you divorce. If one of you wishes to move to the...

As a grandparent, you likely love your grandchildren as deeply as you love your own kids. Most of the time, grandparents get to enjoy the pleasure of watching a grandchild grow without needing to take on all of the responsibilities of their daily care like parents do....

Adoption comes in many forms, ranging from the international adoption of a child you've never met before to the adoption of a sibling's child after their death. All forms of adoption give a child who needs love and support legal ties to adults who can care for them....

You and your co-parent worked hard to negotiate a custody agreement that allows both of you to remain actively involved in your child's life. However, suddenly your child doesn't want to see their other parent.Why kids refuse to see a parent This can happen at any age...

If you and your co-parent are going to be living some distance apart after your divorce, you'll need to include some provisions in your parenting plan regarding the specifics of long-distance co-parenting. Whether your child lives with you most of the time and visits...

Co-parenting classes are designed to help parents who are no longer a couple learn to communicate, cooperate and compromise with one another for the well-being of their children. Sometimes a judge will order parents to enroll in a co-parenting class. However,...

When you were married, you and your spouse likely each helped your children buy gifts for the other one's birthday, Mother's Day and Father's Day, Christmas and other holidays. Now that you're divorced, if you share custody, you still have that responsibility. At...

The provisions that you and your co-parent negotiate for your parenting plan should reflect your priorities and concerns when it comes to the well-being of your children. No two parenting plans look alike.Many parenting plans address is the use of alcohol, drugs...

The best way to ensure that your spouse doesn't end up with a financial interest or decision-making power in your business if the two of you divorce is to deal with it in a prenuptial agreement before you get married.Whether you already own a business when you tie the...

Adopting a child in New Jersey involves a lot of expenses and fees. Under certain circumstances, however, you can receive assistance when adopting a child with special needs. According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, these are typically older children whose...