When it comes to child custody arrangements in New Jersey, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every family is different, and the way you choose to navigate child custody will need to be informed by your family’s unique situation, needs, and goals. With that said, it’s important to understand that in New Jersey, courts tend to …
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Family and parenting relationships have always taken many different forms, and with each passing year, the legal rights and responsibilities of non-traditional family structures have become more commonly recognized. With this increased openness and flexibility, more people are reconsidering what they actually want in a parenting partner—and what they want for their children. What is …
In the challenging journey that divorce can be, getting to the end of the process only to still be in regular communication with your co-parent can feel overwhelming. It’s important to remember that no matter how hard it feels, coordinating with your co-parent to raise happy, healthy, and emotionally stable children is feasible. The real …
Can Grandparents get custody if the child wants to live with them? Our Co-Founder of Jacobs Berger, LLC. Jamie N. Berger practices exclusively in the area of family law. In the following video, Jaimie talks about the rights grandparents have when it comes to visitation and even custody related issues. Grandparents do have certain rights in …
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Do I have to tell my ex exactly where we are 24/7? Jacobs Berger, LLC Co-Founder Jamie N. Berger, an experienced attorney and masters all family law-related issues, explains the importance and the reasons why it is wise to keep your ex-spouse informed when spending time with your children. While you certainly do not need …
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A custody order is a legally binding court order that lays out the rights and responsibilities of each parent. When parents are able to agree, they can collaborate on the terms regarding legal and physical custody, parenting time, and child support obligations. If they cannot successfully negotiate an agreement, a judge makes a decision that …
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Parents who anticipate opening or modifying a child support case often have concerns about the cost of litigation—and with good reason. If you’re already supporting your child financially on your own, without little or no contribution from your co-parent, facing legal fees to help obtain or enforce that support can feel daunting. When uncertainties arise …
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Am I Eligible for Child Support in New Jersey if We Never Legally Married? Currently, a Trustee on the Morris County Bar Association, our partner Amy L. Miller is an Associate Editor on the New Jersey Family Lawyer publication and recently served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Young Lawyers Division’s Dictum publication. With her experience …
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Can Supervised Visitation be Part of a Morris County NJ Custody Agreement? Amy L. Miller joined Jacobs Berger, LLC as a Partner in 2017 and continues to focus solely on family law issues. Amy’s practice is in the area of family law including divorce, mediation, custody, visitation, alimony, and domestic violence. In this video, Amy gives an introduction to Supervised …
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Distance or Remote Learning for Primary Custodian of the Children in Morris County NJ All parents in New Jersey, but especially divorced parents, face a tremendous challenge. Many schools have determined that they will substitute in-person schooling with remote learning partially or completely. There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has greatly impacted our …
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