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As a general rule, it's harder to obtain custody of your children if you have a substance abuse problem. However, a New Jersey judge may still allow you to see your sons or daughter as you work to overcome your addiction. If you are able to get past your drug or...
Child support is the responsibility of parents to cover the costs of raising a child, including health care, education, and beyond. However, a parent's financial responsibility in New Jersey does not go on forever. The typical limits of child support When a child...
The legal rights of spouses in same-sex relationships have been expanded in several states through domestic partnerships and civil unions. New Jersey is one of the states that permits civil unions. If you're a New Jersey resident, here are some important things you...
As a parent, it's important to do what is in your child's best interest, and this may be especially important during a child custody dispute. If you are in the midst of a disagreement over how parental rights to a son or daughter will be allocated, it may be best to...
When I tell people I am a family lawyer, I usually hear “oh you must have seen some things” or “you must deal with a lot of fights.” True, I have seen some crazy things happen in court. I have also watched people tear their family apart in long, drawn out court...
When I meet clients for the first time, they often say to me “you seem too nice to be an attorney.” Some would take that as an insult. Attorneys, especially divorce attorneys, have this stereotype of being mean, overly arrogant, aggressive – just terrible people....
When you think about divorce, one of the things that scares you the most is the thought of going to court. Understandable. You appear before a judge, you swear under oath, there may be people in the courtroom who you know that do not know you are going through a...
You have decided to divorce. Or maybe your spouse just hit you with he or she wants a divorce. So many things go through your mind. You are scared about the future. You are worried about your children. There are so many things to cause you concern. Then you wonder –...
Divorce is difficult for children, especially around the holidays. Questions come up like “will Santa know where to bring my presents” or “will I see mommy and daddy over the holidays?” Of course, it is hard for parents too. The first holiday after the divorce may...
Co-parenting can be difficult for even the best of couples. Each parent may have different ideals and styles when dealing with their children. This becomes even more challenging when a couple divorces. Now, instead of caring for the little ones in a single household,...