I am changing what I said previously in this post and in others. When I said that it is the conflict that exists in the home, not the actual divorce itself, that is most emotionally destructive to children. Since then, I’ve immersed myself…
Parenting roles have come a long way. And for separated and divorced parents, New Jersey law has come to reflect these changing roles. Back when my parents were divorced in the late 1970s, it was typically the mom’s role as…
More often than not, divorcing parents make their own decisions as to custody and parenting time for their children. New Jersey family courts have the authority to make orders concerning the care, custody, education, and maintenance of children when parents…
When you’re going through a divorce, it can be hard enough just keeping things together for yourself. So, trying to be a good parent when you’re at your worst can be overwhelming and exhausting. These 7 DOs and DON’TS for…
You might know that with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, parents can get monthly checks over the second half of this year as an advance payment on their 2021 child tax credit. Starting with payments on July 15, 2021,…
If you are considering divorce, it’s common to want to avoid or postpone divorce to protect your kids. As a family lawyer for over 20 years, I often hear parents voice intense concern that their kids would have a hard…
Divorce can be tough – and when you have kids, you might tend to worry about how they’ll handle this difficult transition. As a family lawyer for over 20 years and a former teen of divorced parents, I know all…
Divorce can be one of life’s most difficult transitions. If you’re a parent and are recently separated or divorced, here are 3 tips for sharing the kids with your spouse during the holidays. 1. Have your lawyer…
Scary statistics show that alcoholism affects about 18 million adults in the U.S. and 6.6 million children younger than 18 years old live in households with at least one alcoholic parent. This post identifies how your kids might be affected by having…
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, it can be difficult to remain together in the marital home. Young kids, in particular, can often sense the discord or hostility between you and your spouse. Even if there is no…
