Adoption is a major family decision that should never be taken lightly. Stepparent adoption is a form of relative adoption where the spouse of the biological parent goes through the legal process and becomes the birth child’s parent, not just a legal guardian. The noncustodial parent would then have their parenting rights terminated and the » Read More

Couples going through divorce proceedings have plenty on their minds. Deciding upon the best type of child custody often is a primary concern. Parents new to divorce are perplexed when it comes to making decisions involving child custody attorneys and New Jersey courts. Two of the most commonly confused forms of custody are joint and » Read More

If you were sued by someone, you would want to respond as quickly as possible. Receiving a divorce complaint should elicit the same time-sensitive response. Otherwise, you could end up giving away all your negotiating power. Of course, it is easy to understand why someone might want to ignore a divorce complaint. You might not » Read More

Divorce can be an extremely difficult time for everyone, but especially for children. Dealing with a multitude of changes can leave children feeling emotionally overwhelmed and vulnerable. That is why it is so important to ensure that you create a positive and loving place in your life for your children. Coming to an agreement about » Read More

Getting divorced is a difficult and often emotional process that requires a lot of paperwork and a proper division and distribution of assets. There are many important steps to take when getting a divorce, but updating your will and estate plan could be one of the most important processes. Many people only consider the aftermath » Read More

Child custody can be extremely complicated aspect of divorce. But even after schedules have finally been secured, they may just get rearranged due to Mother Nature. In New Jersey, many custody orders are actually laid out with consideration of inclement weather and school cancellations in mind. Though the state family courts always try to enforce » Read More

After couples go through divorce, it can take a long time for their accumulated debts to be settled. Marital debt such as home mortgages, car payments, and student loans need to be paid on time no matter what; not doing so makes matters much worse. Outstanding student loans can be tricky for divorced couples. Many » Read More

Separation and divorce usually invoke feelings of upset and anger. There are other more positive emotions that can arise during and immediately after separation and divorce, including a sense of excitement over a new beginning.  The end of the year is a good time to reassess where you are and where you would like to » Read More