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Category: Children & Divorce

Getting Help for Your Child During Divorce

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Your divorce is one of the hardest things you’ve ever dealt with and it is just as difficult, if not more so for your child. Children whose parents divorce...

Why People Don’t Pay Child Support

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Custodial parents need financial support to raise their children. It’s expensive to pay for a child’s shelter, food, and clothing – along with their...

NJ Teen Sues Parents for Support

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

New Jersey has been in the headlines lately with the Rachel Canning case. This 18-year-old moved out of her parents’ home and into a friend’s home after...

Successful Stepparents

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Are you a successful stepparent or married to one? Many people who divorce move on to remarry or re-partner. If you have children this means that your new...

How to Navigate the World of Divorce and Children

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

There is much media coverage about the impact of divorce on children. Unfortunately, much of this focus is on the negative effects. What you might not realize...

Tips for a Successful Custody Case

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

If you’re facing a custody case you may be worried about the outcome and looking for every little thing you can do to improve your chances of a positive...

Child Support Misconceptions

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

Child support is one of the most hotly contested parts of a divorce or family law matters. This is an issue that many people talk about and think about, but in...

Children’s Belongings and Transfer Time

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

If you have a child who goes to daycare or school, you know that keeping track of what your child needs to take with him or her each day can be complicated....

Custody and Your Child’s Name

Author: Erin D. DeGeorge

As you watch U.S. Olympic downhill skier Bode Miller try to bring home the gold, you may hear commentators discussing his ongoing custody case. Miller is in...

Parenting Time Interference

Author: Rosanne S. DeTorres

Parenting time interference is a serious issue. If you and your ex have a few miscommunications or mix-ups it is likely not statutory parenting time...

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My husband’s mental illness is ruining our marriage

Mental illness refers to a variety of mental health disorders, which are often manifested through significant changes in a person's emotional behavior and overall attitude, frequently displaying issues with difficulty in social life, work and family activities. Oftentimes people think these...

April 9, 2024 Read More

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Are divorce records public?

In the state of New Jersey, divorce documents are generally considered public records. There is a possibility that a third-party could access copies of your divorce documents. New Jersey divorce decrees are available through the Superior Court of New Jersey Record Center if you want to know how to...

March 28, 2024 Read More

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Can I change my child’s last name if I have sole custody?

A parent may file a request for a child's name change in New Jersey. This application could be made in a divorce complaint, in a motion to the court, following a divorce, or in a Family Court non-dissolution case where the parties are not married, and were never married. The family court will make...

March 22, 2024 Read More

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