Child support orders are issued in New Jersey to ensure that children receive the care they need and do not become burdens on the state, but the amount that noncustodial parents are required to pay may be increased or lowered from time to time to reflect changes in...

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Here’s how you can make co-parenting work
Even when divorce is the best solution to an unhappy marriage, parents still have challenges to overcome afterward. This is especially true for parents just like you who choose to share joint custody. Co-parenting is a lot different compared to past norms when only...
Divorce: Is your ex trying to turn your kids against you?
Maybe you and your former spouse have always argued about your children. In fact, it might have played a big part in your decision to divorce. Then again, perhaps, child-related issues were not all that relevant to the breakdown in your marriage, but you've...
A parenting plan that will work for your family long-term
When you make the decision to move forward with your divorce, you understand this choice will bring significant changes for your children. You want to make sure to minimize the negative impact they experienced and provide as much continuity of lifestyle that is...
Fathers will want to keep these things in mind if they divorce
Navigating divorce in New Jersey or any other state is never easy, especially if you happen to be a father and your spouse is intent on causing as many problems as possible regarding child custody, visitation, child support and property division. The good news is that...
Co-parenting vs. parallel parenting plans
Except in certain situations, the days of one parent having sole custody and the other visitation are a thing of the past. These days, courts across the country, including here in New Jersey, tend to believe that both parents having as much interaction with the...
How will I know it is time to end my marriage?
You have been through tough times with your spouse. Perhaps those struggles made your marriage stronger for a while, or maybe they caused even more resentment between you. It is not unusual for couples to have moments or even years during their marriage when they...
Designing a parenting plan to help your family thrive
Despite your divorce, you and your future former spouse remain parents forever. As such, you may want to make sure that you do everything in your power to help your family thrive in the future.The first step for many New Jersey families is creating a good...
When aggressive litigation is the answer to your divorce problems
You perhaps didn't expect to be among those in New Jersey who are filing for divorce this year. Maybe you were hoping that you and your spouse would be able to work things out. If you're reading this blog, it's likely because you've either already filed for divorce,...