Morristown Family Law Firm Blog
Do Grandparents Have Any Rights in New Jersey Divorce Cases?
Feelings surrounding divorce aren’t limited to the couple separating—family members can also experience strong emotions during this time. There may be sadness that their child’s marriage is ending, concern for
Weighing Child Support Payment Options Part II – Payment through the Probation Department
In Part I of this series, we focused on the positives and negatives about having child support paid directly from the obligor to the obligee. If you don’t know what these terms
Weighing Child Support Payment Options: Part I – Direct Pay
Weighing your child support payment options is critical to any child support agreement. Imagine a scenario where you and the other parent have been in a dispute for several months regarding
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Co-Parenting
We can define a co-parent as the person or people who in some way contribute to raising a child. For example, a spouse, grandparents, unrelated caretakers, an ex, can all
Helping Children Cope During Divorce – Maintaining Stability Part II
Would you want to travel back in time to be a child again? Many people do not want to relive their childhood, even those who had the most loving parents,
Personal Growth: Taking Control
Although we cannot control all that happens in our life, we usually can control more than we realize. Our dreams, hopes, and desires are all in our control. While day-to-day
Final Restraining Order in NJ – Could it Last a Lifetime?
In New York, a Final Order of Protection issued by the Family Court lasts either two or five years. In Pennsylvania, a Protection from Abuse Order lasts up to three
Dos and Don’ts For Successful Co-Parenting
At some point in our lives, nearly all of us have experienced the end of a relationship. Whether it’s a soured friendship, a work collaboration gone wrong, or a romantic
Can Third Parties be Required to Protect Marital Assets During Divorce?
“My husband is going to liquidate his 401(k)…” “My wife says she is going to clean out our savings account…” We hear this quite often from clients who are either
