Bickering relatives. Disappointed siblings. Stressed-out parents. We all grew up with some type of conflict around the holidays. When we were children, it was easy to sail past these in anticipation of gifts and great food at holiday time. As adults, we find ways to navigate the emotional land mines and try to make the…
New Jersey courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of children. Unless there are circumstances that would disqualify a parent from being in their child’s life — for example, domestic violence, abuse or criminal behavior — courts believe that it is important for both parents to be accessible to their children. However, in…
One of the major concerns non-custodial parents have following a divorce is maintaining a close relationship with their children. Because you are no longer living in the same home, it can be a struggle to sustain that strong bond without making a special effort to stay close. Following these parenting tips can help you avoid…
A parenting plan is an agreement between parents that outlines the custody of their children and covers practical arrangements such as who has the children on which days. A parenting plan will also cover the decision-making process for the children’s education, health care, religious training, and other life decisions. Generally, parents that are able to…
Parenting after a divorce is never easy. After all, when you and your spouse decided to have children, it was with the idea that both of you would always be there. And even though your ex may still be there for your children, he or she is not there in the same way to help…
Summer is coming up fast, and for divorced parents that typically means that more attention needs to be paid to planning and coordinating vacation schedules. Not only do children have their own summer schedules, but both ex-spouses must also plan their own vacation time with the children. Here are five tips for scheduling vacations with…
While you may or may not be involved in a contested child custody case as part of your divorce, you should understand how the Court makes custody decisions. The Court reviews all the information regarding your child using the “best interests of the child” standard. Included in that review, when necessary, are each parent’s decisions,…