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...
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What provisions do you need in a long-distance parenting plan?
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...
Is a co-parenting class worthwhile even without your ex?
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,...
Why you should help your kids with gifts for your co-parent
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...
Including alcohol, drug and tobacco use in your parenting plan
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...
Why business owners need a prenup
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...
Do you qualify for special-needs adoption assistance?
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...
How can you recognize passive-aggressive behavior?
If you are the victim of emotional abuse in New Jersey, it can be hard to recognize. An emotional abuser will not become physically violent with you but rather hurt you with words and actions. One particular type of emotional abuse that can often fly under the radar...
What are the differences between adoption and KLG?
When parents in New Jersey are not able to take care of their children, on either a short-term, long-term or permanent basis, it often falls to relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins, to step up and care for the child. There are several different...
What is the process for adopting a child?
If you want to adopt a child in New Jersey, the first step is understanding the requirements. You may need to complete training and obtain a license prior to entering the state's adoption system. Additionally, there may be eligibility criteria that apply to the...