Parents have a duty to provide financial support for their children. Those who are not together ensure this happens through child support. Payments are negotiated through mediation or determined by the courts and recorded in a child support order. What if a parent falls behind on their child support but still wants to play a vital role […]
Experiencing a divorce can make it seem as if life has stopped in its tracks. However, the world goes on and months continue to fly by. This means that sooner or later, divorced parents need to figure out how to celebrate their child’s birthday. While this may seem like an awkward subject, it should be faced head […]
Written by: Chris Ann Wright As an attorney, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “My husband changed his mind. He will not sign the Property Settlement Agreement.” When two people are getting divorced, the courts in New Jersey require that the parties attend economic mediation if they cannot agree at the Early Settlement Panel. […]
If you are battling your former spouse for child custody, what either one of you have posted on social media could prove decisive. Increasingly, social media posts are being used as evidence against one parent in the divorce. Child custody is always about the best interests of the child, and inappropriate posts might affect the judge’s determination […]
A new custody agreement grants Britney Spears’ ex Kevin Federline 70 percent custody of their two sons. The agreement, which was drawn up in August 2018, officially took effect on August 28, 2019, allowing them to test the arrangement beforehand. Up until last year they split custody of their 12- and 13-year-old sons 50 percent each, although […]
For many parents engaged in a bitter custody battle, one of the biggest fears is being accused of child abuse by the other parent. Victims of false allegations often experience shock and fear as they face an investigation and potential removal of their children. By taking the following action steps, falsely accused parents can put […]
When a couple is going through a divorce, there are a number of issues to be ironed out – primarily around finances and spousal support payments. If there are children involved, then child custody & support are also decided. Divorce can get even more complicated if one of the spouses loses his or her job. A court will […]
Traveling with children after a divorce can be complicated. Before making arrangements to travel abroad with children, one should take into account several factors. Taking children out of the country without the consent of the other parent can have serious consequences. Traveling overseas without consent can be the basis of a child abduction case and […]
Written by: Marissa Del Mauro, Esq. The decision to enter into a private adoption is an exciting one, but it also comes with several questions regarding the process. In New Jersey, there are two ways to enter into a private adoption: 1) Through an approved agency; or 2) Directly from the birth parents. Before a […]
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is a special representative appointed by the court to act on behalf of another party. It could be for an infant or minor or another person who has been determined to be incapable of making important life decisions as these parties need help protecting their rights in court. The guardian […]
