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Four Ways to Make Your Child Feel at Home while Sharing Custody
Despite the stressors involved, New Jersey family judges and divorcing parents often determine that doing what’s best for the kids will involve the children regularly moving from one parent’s home to the other. While there are some inherent challenges for kids who must move between houses on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, there are… Read More »
Court Finds Alimony-Paying Ex’s Job Hunt Half-Hearted
In a decision from the New Jersey Appellate Division, the court has ruled that an alimony-paying husband could not obtain a modification of his duty to pay alimony based on changed circumstances, where the husband was not sufficiently proactive in attempting to improve those changed circumstances. The case was titled Beden v. Beden. The… Read More »
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Seeking Modifications of Your Child Custody Arrangement
Finding the right arrangement for sharing custody with your former spouse isn’t always easy. When work schedules change, you or your spouse moves to a new location, or your child’s after-school activities change, you may need to renegotiate how your time with your child is shared. While New Jersey courts frequently consider applications to… Read More »
Transgender Child Wins Right to Change Name
New Jersey family courts are often tasked with ruling on issues that are at the center of cultural controversy—gay marriage, surrogacy issues, and now, transgender rights. In a recent decision from the New Jersey Appellate Division, the court has ruled that a transgender child may change his legal name against the wishes of his… Read More »
Telling Your Kids about Your Divorce
It’s the moment that every divorcing couple dreads—telling their children that they’re planning to divorce. While there may be no way to make the conversation entirely painless, going into this conversation with a plan can help minimize any harm caused by the discussion. Below, find some suggested methods for reducing the stress of this… Read More »
Handling Medical Care for a Child after Divorce
Making medical decisions about a child and handling associated costs can be difficult even when parents remain married. These issues become even more challenging when parents are divorced. While your child’s health care coverage will be determined during the divorce, there are many other decisions and expenses related to medical care that arise later…. Read More »
Spouse Blocked from Appealing Judgment Years Late
Family court cases necessarily involve high emotions. These judgments have an intimate impact on the parties’ lives. As a result, family court judges tend to exercise their discretion and not strictly follow the rules more often than other judges. These courts are more likely to reconsider judgments or determine that settlement agreements were unfair… Read More »
Deviation from Child Support Guidelines Warranted under Limited Circumstances
The New Jersey state legislature has spent great time and care creating guidelines for courts to use when determining appropriate amounts of child support. Family court judges are discouraged from deviating from these guidelines, so that parents are assured a fair and predictable outcome when applying for financial support to raise their children after… Read More »
Reunification Therapy: A Good Choice for You and Your Children?
After a divorce, your relationship with your children may be strained. These strains are sometimes fed by the parent with residential custody, but can also stem from extended time apart or a shortage of time to visit with your children. In these instances, some parents seek the family court’s assistance in requiring their children… Read More »
New Jersey Court Rules on Reduction in Alimony After Retirement
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently considered an appeal from a retired alimony payor who sought to have that obligation eliminated or, alternatively, reduced. The case is, among other things, a lesson in acting quickly in seeking a change in alimony after circumstances change. In this case, Rivera v, Rivera-Torres, the husband had been… Read More »
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