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Jan. 21, 2022

In a child custody case, courts will often order the parties to follow the court holiday schedule. The holiday schedule supersedes the normal parenting time schedule, so it is important to know what it says.

Jan. 21, 2022

In a child custody case, courts will often order the parties to follow the court holiday schedule. The holiday schedule supersedes the normal parenting time schedule, so it is important to know what it says.

Dec. 14, 2021

Platonic parenting describes a situation in which two (or more) people will decide to have one or more children together without having a romantic or ongoing sexual relationship. Sometimes people choose platonic parenting due to age, sexual orientation, or other factors including simply personal preference.

Dec. 21, 2020

When hiring an attorney, there are a lot of options to choose from. Law firms come in all sizes. law firms have thousands of lawyers and an international presence.

July 22, 2020

Getting divorced during the COVID-19 pandemic can come with some additional complications. However, everyone should be aware that the courts are open and accepting divorce filings just like usual.

April 10, 2020

If you’ve searched online for a divorce attorney, chances are that you may have encountered organizations advertising “cheap,” “quick,” or “easy” New Jersey divorces. Before you decide to use one of those services, there are a few reasons that you might want to think twice.

Oct. 1, 2019

A Marriage Planning Agreement is a negotiated contract between you and your spouse, either before or during your marriage, which memorializes the expectations of the couple in a legally enforceable document. It is similar to a business partnership agreement, except instead of the terms of a business, the parties are agreeing on their expectations for one another in the marital relationship.

Oct. 1, 2019

Most attorneys (and many other professional service providers), when contracting at an hourly rate, will require an up-front payment known as a retainer. The retainer is placed in the attorney’s trust account and then used to pay for legal fees earned by the attorney and expenses related to the client’s matter. A retainer is the client’s way of guaranteeing to the lawyer that the client is financially able to employ the lawyer’s services and is committed to funding the matter.

Oct. 1, 2019

By far, the most common question I get from people who practice consensual, risk-aware BDSM is what effect their nontraditional sexuality may have on their custody and parental rights. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer. In child custody matters, social workers, judges, and other administrative personnel often have a great deal of discretion, so individual preferences and prejudices can often influence the decisions that get made.

Oct. 1, 2019

Divorce mediation is a method that spouses in New Jersey or Pennsylvania can employ to settle their differences in a divorce action. Mediation is a process in which an impartial third party, known as the mediator, facilitates a discussion between the parties with the goal of reaching an agreement regarding parenting time, equitable division of property, spousal support, child support, and any other issues involved in the divorce.