Child Custody Legal Rights and Options When a Parent is in Prison in New Jersey

November 16, 2024

Incarceration poses challenges, but it doesn’t necessarily end a parent’s relationship with their child. By staying connected and committed, incarcerated parents may be able to maintain their rights and work towards reunification. Many parents who are no longer married to their child’s other parent worry about custody and visitation issues. However, in some cases, a parent is incarcerated, which can change custody and visitation matters dramatically. Many parents may believe that incarceration immediately means a loss of custody and visitation […]

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Sorting Out Daycare and Nanny Payments in NJ Custody Cases

November 11, 2024

It comes as no surprise that babysitters and daycare services are more costly than ever.  The cost varies based on the care provider, the age of the child, and the number of children in the family who receive care.  Home-based care can range from $9,225 per child annually to $15,608 for one child under two, taking approximately 10.5% to 17.2% of a family’s income.  One-third of families with children under two have two or more children, making childcare costs prohibitively […]

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Protecting Estate Rights When Wills, Prenups and Divorce Converge

November 6, 2024

A comprehensive guide to estate planning and prenuptial agreements in New Jersey. Learn how these legal tools interact, especially concerning divorce and death. When planning a life together, couples consider their financial and personal resources when facing significant life events. Though no one plans for divorce or death when they draft a prenuptial agreement or a will, both of those life events will trigger legal questions about the validity and effect of those documents. Understanding the roles of these legal […]

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Divorce Resulting from an Empty Nest in New Jersey
Posted in: Divorce Family Law

Unraveling the Connection Between Empty Nest Syndrome and Divorce

October 31, 2024

As children grow and leave home to forge their own paths, many parents find themselves grappling with a profound emotional transition known as Empty Nest Syndrome. Empty Nest Syndrome refers to the feelings of sadness, loneliness, and loss of purpose that some parents experience when their children leave home, typically for college or to start their own lives. The impacts of empty nest syndrome can extend beyond emotional and psychological distress — they can negatively affect your marriage and, in […]

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A Strategic Approach to Find and Communicate Non-Negotiables in NJ Divorce
Posted in: Divorce Family Law

Recognizing Your New Jersey Divorce Non-Negotiables

October 26, 2024

Defining your non-negotiables beforehand will allow you to approach your divorce with a focus and direction, which in turn, enables a more productive process where you don’t lose sight of what matters most to you. Divorce can be a messy process that is replete with contention.  You are not choosing to radically change your life because of something trivial.  Getting a divorce is challenging emotionally, mentally, and physically.  To participate in productive, sincere negotiations, you and your ex should be […]

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