4 Tax Breaks For Divorced Parents With Kids In College  

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As part of the divorce process, parents must decide who will claim their child as a dependent on their income taxes. One parent may claim the child every year, or parents may agree to an alternating year schedule.

When children are very young, divorcing parents are mainly concerned with who gets to claim the dependent child tax credit. However, when children enter college, other tax credits and deductions become available that parents may not have been aware of during their divorce.

Have a child in college — and is it your turn to claim them as a dependent? Check out these four extra tax breaks that you could help you reduce how much you owe the IRS.  Read more

Your Spouse Cheated; You’re Divorcing. What Do You Tell The Kids?

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One of the toughest things about divorce is breaking the news to your kids. But what do you say when infidelity is the reason for your split? Read more

Co-Parenting With A Hostile Ex When Your Kid Gets In Trouble At School

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It’s hard enough co-parenting with a hostile ex when things are going smoothly, but the process becomes much tougher when your child is struggling or acting out in school. Although you can’t control your ex’s behavior, you can be proactive if you know what to expect and employ strategies for how to manage the crazy. Read more

7 Time Management Tips For The Solo Parent

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Are you a busy solo parent? Here’s how to save time and stress as you care for your kids — and try to juggle all your other responsibilities! Read more

Depression And Single Parenthood: How To Cope

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The disruption of divorce and overwhelming nature of single parenthood can give even a happy-go-lucky person a case of the blues. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here’s how to cope — and how to conquer — depression as a solo parent. Read more

Can I Adopt My Grandchild?

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Grandparents caring for their grandkids is becoming more and more common these days. Most of the time, the arrangement is between family and not court ordered. But, there are situations where grandparents want to formally adopt their grandchildren. Is this possible, here in New Jersey? Read more

3 Creative Ways to Avoid Custody Battles & Get The Time You Want With Your Kids

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When you decide to divorce and you have children, securing time with your kids through custody arrangements and parenting time plans is often the most pressing issue to resolve in your divorce — and also the most contentious. How do you know which custody options are right for your children? How do you see beyond your own hurt to make healthy decisions for your family? And how can you avoid custody battles that end up leaving everyone scarred in their wake? Read more

What State is the Right State to File For Custody?

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Many parents know that they want to file for child custody, but some are not sure where they should file. If you are new to New Jersey or have recently moved back, you may be surprised to learn that New Jersey may not be the right state to file your custody application. Here’s how to determine where you should file.  Read more

How To Help Your Children Handle An Unreliable Parent

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If your ex is unreliable, or completely MIA, you may know not what to say to your children. There may be information you don’t want to share because it would hurt them. Or you may not even have the answer. But you need to give your kids some kind of explanation. Here are some steps you can take to help your children cope with an unreliable parent and develop relationships with people who are good for them. Read more

How Do I Protect My Child From Parental Alienation?

Parental Alienation is a brainwashing process in which one parent tries to undermine their child’s relationship with the co-parent. Worried that your ex might be doing more than the occasional bad-mouthing slip? Here are some signs that your kids are at risk of parental alienation (PA). Read more