Morristown Family Law Firm Blog

Can Unpaid Child Support Cost You Your Passport?
For millions of American families, international travel is a regular part of life. According to the Family Travel Association’s 2025 U.S. Family Travel Survey, 56% of parents plan to travel

Why Evidence Can Make or Break Your New Jersey Custody Case
When custody decisions go to court in New Jersey, judges make decisions based on the best interests of the child. The “best interests of the child” standard might sound straightforward,

What Is the Role of a Parenting Coordinator?
Having a custody order in place doesn’t mean co-parenting will always run smoothly. For some families, the challenges are primarily logistical, like figuring out conflicting schedules or how to reconcile

Can Your Parenting Plan Be Too Detailed?
Raising a child involves a lot of moving parts, whether it’s school schedules, medical appointments, extracurricular activities, playdates, or the thousand small logistics that fill a family’s week. It’s natural

What You Need to Know About Student Loans and Divorce
Student loan debt affects divorce settlements in ways many people don’t anticipate. When one or both spouses carry student loans—whether from before the marriage or taken out during it—figuring out

Retirement and Alimony in New Jersey: 4 Questions to Ask
Retirement is different for everyone. For some people, it means the freedom to go on that long-awaited dream vacation, spend time volunteering in their community, or help out more with

How Are Businesses Valued During Divorce in New Jersey?
Owning a business while going through a divorce can feel like watching two different parts of your life collide. You’ve spent years building client relationships, perfecting operations, maybe even mortgaging

What Happens When Your Co-Parent Moves to a New School District?
Your co-parent mentions they’re looking at houses in a different town. Maybe it’s for work, to be closer to family, or because they found a place they can afford. The

When Should You Revisit Your Parenting Time Plan?
The past doesn’t always predict the future, especially when it comes to co-parenting your kids. A parenting time plan that worked beautifully last year might not fit your family’s needs
