Prenuptial agreements may not be the most romantic of gestures, but they can save your sanity in the event you and your spouse decide to get a divorce. Many couples are deterred by the idea of planning for a breakup. For others, it offers a peace of mind knowing that...
Month: March 2020
Torts may be less familiar are but often as hurtful as crimes
Most Americans probably know more about criminal law, partly thanks to crime shows and detective novels, but civil law plays a significant role in how we live. For example, New Jersey is one of over a dozen states last year that changed its tort laws related to sex...
Can I get my ring back?
Wedding rings are a symbol of a promise couples make to one another. When you look at that ring on your partner’s hand at the beginning of your marriage, all you feel is happiness. When a marriage deteriorates, one question haunts you. What happens to the ring that...
Can dads get child custody in New Jersey?
One of the main concerns in any divorce is child custody. This can be an especially significant concern for fathers, who may worry about a judge favoring their child’s mother. It’s a common misconception that courts will almost always appoint the mother full custody....
New Jersey shift workers face dangers from too little sleep
“Shift work” is any work schedule that is not the standard Monday-to-Friday, nine-to-five business week. About one out of six full-time American workers does shift work. Shift work deserves its reputation for being hard on the minds and bodies of workers. A Bruce...
How to balance child custody during coronavirus
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s stay-at-home order mandating residents to stay put inside their homes to stop the spread of the coronavirus is in full effect. But what does this mean for divorced parents with child custody agreements? Does that mean the kids don’t get...
How to establish child custody in another state
Managing child custody across state lines can be challenging. In the past, states would have a hard time communicating custody orders between each other. Parents could even bring their children to a new state and sue for custody there, creating situations where a...
Can mediation work for divorce?
Often used in civil cases, mediation is a form of alternate dispute resolution sometimes employed in divorce cases. A judge can rule for mediation, but disputing parties often come to it naturally. In those cases, both parties are more inclined to stick to their...
Long-term health effects of family adversity in childhood
Children deal with a lot of change as they grow. Many of us understand just how tender early childhood can be and the need for a safe and nurturing home in which to raise our kids. But the world is an imperfect place. Just as you may have faced your own adversity...
5 tips for co-parenting a child with special needs
Navigating the world of co-parenting can be challenging in even the best situations. When this parenting involves a child with special needs, you might find yourself facing unique challenges. Children with special needs often require extra attention and assistance...