Category: Child Custody

Summer Parenting Time and Vacation for Divorced Parents

July 26, 2013,
By Lyons and Assoc

We are in the heat of summer, literally and figuratively, and divorced parents are in the midst of coordinating parenting time schedules and summer vacations, along with their children’s summer …

PPR in Child Custody Determinations – What it Means and Why it Matters

June 21, 2013,
By Lyons and Assoc

In shared parenting child custody situations, the divorce and family law courts talk about the “PPR” and ”PAR.” What do these acronyms mean and why do they matter? PPR means …

Why Does the Court Make Me Go to Parenting Education Classes?

June 4, 2013,
By Lyons and Assoc

New Jersey law requires parents to attend a one-time class about parenting. The seminar costs $25, which you pay as part of the divorce petition filing fee. Both parents are …

What Is a GAL and When Do New Jersey Cases Use Them?

May 29, 2013,
By Lyons and Assoc

GAL stands for guardian ad litem. “Ad litem” means “for the suit,” meaning for the lawsuit. A guardian ad litem is an advocate appointed by the court to act on …

Do I Need a Child Custody Evaluation in New Jersey?

May 10, 2013,
By Lyons and Assoc

In most divorce cases, the most difficult issue to resolve is the custody of and visitation with minor children. Ideally, you will be able to come to an agreement about …

The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly known as DYFS) Has Contacted You. What Should You Do?

January 25, 2013,
By Lyons and Assoc

Divorce and Family Law Legal Help in Somerville, New Jersey When the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) notifies you that it is investigating the welfare of your child …

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