The Principles of Child Support in New Jersey The guiding principles of child support in New Jersey are that children should not be economic victims in a divorce. Instead, children are considered entities who are entitled to share in their parent’s income, and in New Jersey parents have a continuous duty to support their children […]
Family Law
NJ Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents: A Guide
Gone are the days when every child had married parents. The current diversity of family living arrangements has resulted in the court system establishing an alternative to a divorce proceeding, called a “non-dissolution ‘FD’ Case” which is used by unmarried parents to: Establish a Legal Custody Order for a Minor Establish a Child or Spousal […]
Can I Change Child Custody Without Going to Court?
The short answer is yes. However, if you decide to make changes to the child custody arrangement without an attorney and without going to court, there will be no legal document binding the parties to those changes. This can create more problems than it solves. How to Change Your Custody Agreement First, let’s talk about […]
After Divorce, Does Child Support Cover Extracurricular Activities?
When a child lives with both parents, the topic of extracurricular activities rarely causes more than a slight blip on the radar. As long as the parents support the activities, can pay for them and can transport the child, everyone is fine. However, in a divorce situation, a young person’s extracurriculars can become fodder for […]
Co-Parenting After A Divorce
Making co-parenting work after a divorce is no small task, given the family upheaval and stress that has occurred. New living arrangements, custody schedules, birthdays and holidays, life decisions about education, and other activities are all part of adjusting to a new parenting situation. However, with care, dedication, and planning, co-parenting can and does work […]
Child Custody and Unmarried Parents
Unmarried parents that do not live together can face certain challenges when it comes to making child custody and parenting-time arrangements. One of the first hurdles is paternity, since unmarried fathers are not assumed to be a child’s biological parent. Without proof, these fathers can be stopped from getting child custody and parenting-time rights. In […]
