Should “Not Established” Finding In Child Welfare Investigations Be Abolished?

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Should certain outcomes of child welfare investigations be abolished to protect the rights of parents and caregivers? The New Jersey State Bar Association took up this issue recently in a case examining the constitutionality of New Jersey’s child welfare laws. On the Association’s behalf, attorneys argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court that findings of “not established” following an investigation of abuse or neglect should be abolished.  Read more

FAQ: How are a child’s college expenses split in a divorce?

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Even if your children are young, college cost sharing is an item that needs to be addressed in your divorce settlement. What do you need to know about splitting college tuition? Here are some points to consider.

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5 Ways To Help Your Adult Child During Their Divorce

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Are you worried how your adult child is handling their divorce, or how they’ll fare after? Scared about the impact all this will have on your grandchildren? No matter how old your children are, you never get over the impulse to take care of them. Here are some constructive ways to help your adult child during divorce. Read more

Can I be charged with parental kidnapping if I keep my child beyond my parenting time?

From time to time, we answer common questions we get about divorce, custody, assets and other family law issues. Today’s question is about child custody and understanding what constitutes parental kidnapping. 

Question:

My ex kept my daughter when it supposed to be my parenting time last weekend. My daughter is with me now for parenting time, so I texted my ex saying I will keep her for a few more days to make up for the time lost. My ex replied that if I do this, she will call the cops and say I kidnapped our child. Does she have the legal right to do this? Read more

Child Custody in Divorce: Is Seeking Full Custody Right For You?

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Wondering if full custody is right for you? Here are some questions to help you make an informed decision. Read more

How To Keep Details Of Your Divorce From Reaching Your Kids’ Ears

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When you are divorcing and have children, you want to do everything you can to minimize their stress and ease this time of transition for your family. This starts with shielding your children from conflict that may still be running high between you and your ex.

Are your children being dragged into the middle? Here are 7 steps to keep the adults-only details of your divorce private and off your children’s radar. Read more

7 Ways To Get More Time With Your Kids During The School Year

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Does your school year parenting time schedule leave you feeling disconnected from your children? Getting more parenting time with your kids during the school year not only strengthens your relationship, but it also demonstrates to your ex that you’re committed to being an involved, consistent co-parent. This is extremely important should either of you pursue a formal modification to your  custody agreement in the future. Here are easy some ways to maximize time spent with your children this school year. Read more

Surviving Back-to-School Night When You Have a High-Conflict Ex

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If you have the misfortune of being divorced from a high conflict ex, you may anticipate back-to-school night and parent-teacher conferences with dread. Will your difficult co-parent snipe at you in front of your child’s teachers? Bad-mouth you to the other parents? Try not to panic! Calm your anxiety by following these tips for surviving school events with your ex. Read more

How Do You Deal With a Toxic Co-Parent?

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Your attempts at co-parenting have left you exhausted and frustrated. Are you dealing with a truly toxic co-parent? Here’s how to cope.  Read more

5 Ways To Support Your Child Changing To A New School After Divorce

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Going to a new school is one of the biggest changes, and challenges, faced by children of divorcing parents. Along with adjusting to a new family structure – which may include new homes – your child will also have to get used to a different educational environment. Here are 5 ways you can help ease your child’s transition to their new school. Read more