The basis of many child custody conflicts is the inability of parents to understand why their child should maintain relationships with each of them. For example, why should a spouse who cheated be rewarded by getting time with the kids? When parents start to see each other as the enemy, it’s all too easy for […]
Child Custody
What does a parent need before a custody evaluation with a psychologist?
The recommendations are along the lines for a Guardian Ad Litem. You and your attorney are going to have determine what the issues are. If there’s been domestic abuse then you need to get a certified copy of the court related to that criminal case, and take it with you and share it with the […]
How can a father retain a close relationship with his kids if he is not the parent of primary residence?
Make the most of your parenting time by keeping it focused on your kid as much as possible. This doesn’t mean being what we call the “Disney Dad,” where time with you is always a fun trip or a special event. Helping your kids with homework, taking them to doctor appointments, or even hitting the […]
Choosing A Parent to Live With: At What Age Can A Child Decide?
Choosing a parent to live with after a divorce — at what age can a child make that decision? Read on to learn about the considerations a court makes.
What mistakes do men often make during divorce in regards to child custody?
Many men go into child custody talks with the preconceived notion that New Jersey family law and the family courts always favor the mother. It can be a surprise for men to find out that family law in New Jersey is written in gender-neutral language. There is nothing in the law that states that a […]
How does domestic violence affect children & does it affect child custody?
One of the factors that a judge is required to look at when determining which parent is going to get custody is domestic violence. Read more about it here.
Are fathers and mothers equally likely to receive custody of their children in Maryland these days?
What protections are available in New Jersey to military parents seeking custody and parenting time?
In 2013, the following rules were established in New Jersey to protect our state’s active duty military parents. These protections include that: The courts must wait until at least 90 days after a deployment ends before entering final custody orders in a case or making changes to any child custody and parenting time orders that […]
What is the first step someone should take if their spouse violated a child or spousal support order?
A person should first make sure that the requests are made, that the party who is seeking enforcement has made those requests, and that they don’t just think that their spouse remembers all of the terms in an order or a judgment and expects them to remember that they’re supposed to pay certain requirements. A […]
Podcast: Attorney Bari Weinberger on Unmarried Partners in New Jersey
Bari Zell Weinberger, a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney in New Jersey discusses the law surrounding unmarried partners in New Jersey.
Follow Us on Social Media