Reflect on the Season: Lessons Learned and Plans for Future Holidays
The first holiday season after a divorce brings mixed emotions and new challenges. It can feel overwhelming, but it also offers a chance to create new traditions and strengthen your family’s bond. Taking time to reflect on this years’ experience can help ensure smoother, happier holidays in the future. Here’s how to balance reflection and […]
Managing Gift-Giving and Holiday Expenses with Your Co-Parent
Gift-giving and holiday expenses often bring extra stress for co-parents. Balancing budgets, coordinating gifts, and managing expectations require careful communication and planning. The good news is that thoughtful preparation can help you minimize conflict and ensure the holidays are joyful for your children. Here’s how to approach gift-giving and holiday expenses in a way that […]
Handling Emotional Challenges: Family Gatherings and Questions from Loved Ones
During the holiday season, families and friends gather to reconnect with loved ones. If you’re newly divorced, these events are an emotional minefield. Well-meaning but intrusive questions can challenge your emotions, and post-divorce holidays require thoughtful preparation and a focus on maintaining a positive atmosphere for your children. Here’s how to handle family dynamics and emotional […]
My Spouse Won’t Sign the Papers; What Do I Do Now?
No one truly wants a divorce, and if you’re going through one or feel like one is best, you want your situation to go as smoothly as possible. Unfortunately, not everyone has an amicable separation, and some spouses refuse to sign divorce papers and deal with the legal ramifications of a relationship ending. If your spouse doesn’t […]
What’s the Difference Between Custody and Guardianship in New Jersey?
Family law can be complex, and legal definitions can be a bit mystifying when it comes to the care of a child. Many consider the idea of custody and guardianship to be one and the same. However, these terms describe separate arrangements, and the main differentiator lies in the child’s parentage. Custody orders pertain to […]
Covid-19’s Impact on New Jersey Family Law, Divorce and Child Custody Issues
The breakneck speed at which COVID-19 has spread across the United States has shocked the entire nation, especially in locations that are seeing exponential community transmission such as New York and New Jersey. At the risk of overusing a phrase, the situation on the ground is rapidly changing every day. It’s a time of enormous […]
Gaining Guardianship in New Jersey: What to Expect
When your loved ones are safe and in good health, you probably aren’t thinking about a possible need for guardianship. Circumstances may require it though – a special needs child comes of age, a sibling faces unexpected severe health problems, or an aging parent struggles to handle their affairs. Whatever the situation, a petition for […]