Making the First Overnight Stay Smooth: Helping Your Child Adjust After Separation

July 10, 2024

Saying Goodbye to Your Little One for Their First Overnight Stay Can Be a Real Rollercoaster of Emotions for Both Parents and Toddlers. Separation and divorce is one of the toughest situations a parent, and a child, can face. When a child goes to stay overnight for the first time with a non-custodial parent, it can be very tough emotionally for all concerned. Here we provide some guidelines that will help everyone cope better with the stress. If you are […]

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Meaning and Implications of Interstate Custody

July 5, 2024

Interstate custody is already a complicated matter, but the complexities are magnified when parents live in different states. The last few decades have seen major changes in the way people move around the country and the world to seek new education and work opportunities. Gone are the days when most individuals settled down and remained in the same zip code where they graduated from high school. While globalization and expanded opportunities can present many career and experiential benefits, they can […]

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When a Child Dies: Funeral Decision-Making for Divorced Parents in New Jersey

June 15, 2024

Arrangements and Disagreements over a Child’s Funeral when Parents are Divorced in New Jersey Losing a child is one of the most intense, horrific experiences human beings can have.  Whether the child is 3 or 30 years old, their death initiates a series of overwhelming sadness and grief.  Children are perceived by society as a gift to their parents, and when that gift is taken away, comfort and peace seem unattainable. As part of grief, bereaved parents ride a roller […]

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Inside Look at the Parent Education Program for Divorcing Parents in NJ

June 5, 2024

Going Through A Divorce With Children: New Jersey’s Parent Education Program Can Help You Navigate the Challenges of Co-parenting During and After Divorce. Just like they say a baby doesn’t come with a manual, neither does the journey of co-parenting, unless of course you have the benefit of participating in New Jersey’s Parent Education Program (PEP). The PEP was created by the state of New Jersey to help equip parents with the information and tools they need to navigate co-parenting […]

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Taking Action for Your Child Via Ex Parte Custody in New Jersey

May 19, 2024

Standard Hearings Involve Both Parents, But Ex Parte Orders Are Granted in Emergencies Without the Other Parent Present. These Temporary Orders Require Strong Proof Due to Their Seriousness. The family court in New Jersey prioritizes children’s best interests in all decisions, from divorce settlements to child custody and parenting time. In order to obtain child custody or modify an existing child custody agreement, an individual must file a motion with the New Jersey Superior Part: Family Court. A hearing follows […]

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