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Children and Divorce
5 Ways to Make Time for Yourself When You Have Full Custody
Making time for yourself when you have full custody can be one of the biggest challenges of being a single parent. Don’t forget to make time for yourself!
Newly Divorced Parent? Why It’s Worth Sweating the Small Stuff
Being a newly divorced parent means tackling a lot of unexpected situations. Before committing to a child support agreement, think about the finer details.
Difference Between Joint Custody and Shared Custody in New Jersey
Some people think there is no difference between joint custody and shared custody, but this is not true. Find out how the courts view the two in New Jersey.
The Effects of Spousification on a Child
Divorce is probably one of the most traumatizing experience in many children’s lives. Parents are often unaware of the emotional burden most children bear, especially those parents who are involved in a nasty, prolong custody battle. Children of divorcing parents often struggle with fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and overwhelming pain of pending loss. Often confused as […]
Stepparent Adoption Part I: Who Can Legally Adopt Under Florida Law?
Many of my clients have questions about the adoption process, and in particular, the step-parent adoption process. Some mistakenly believe that just because they’ve remarried, their new spouse automatically has legal recognition of their new step-children. That is not the state of the law in Florida however, and until a Court enters an Order establishing […]
How to Introduce a New Partner to Your Child
I am so frequently asked about the best way to introduce a new partner to your child after divorce. There is no perfect way, but there are guidelines that can make the introduction easier. Children of divorce have experienced loss. When their parents split up, even if they have joint custody and see both parents […]
12 Things to Consider Before Having Sleepovers With A New Partner
Before deciding to have sleepovers with a new partner while your kids are at home, consider these 12 things for a broader perspective.
Divorce in Spring: The Timing, Child Custody and Spring Break Holidays
With the warmer weather sometimes comes divorce in spring. Watch out for these three divorce and child-custody related issues that may arise this season.
Dear (Newly Divorced) Me: A Letter From Your Future Self
Dear (New Divorced) Me, Yeesh girl, you have been through quite a storm! But, you made it out of eye of the hurricane and, believe it or not, your world remains intact. Yes, it looks a bit different than it used to. Some of the people and places have changed; others have remained. The overall […]
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