By Kisha M. Hebbon | Published November 11, 2023 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: court-ordered parenting plan, parenting coordinator program, parenting time | Comments Off on NJ Courts Create a New Parenting Coordinator Program
NJ Courts Create a New Parenting Coordinator Program
New Jersey has formally adopted a practice that has been used in family court for some years: the appointment of parenting coordinators to help divorced or separating couples adhere to their parenting responsibilities and resolve disputes. The rule establishing the program took effect September 1, 2023, and the courts’ administrative office has issued a directive Read More
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NJ Supreme Court Clarifies Alimony Termination Based on Cohabitation
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is financial assistance paid after a divorce by one spouse to another based on need. Spousal support can be for a fixed number of years or can be permanent in certain cases. However, alimony ends early if the recipient spouse remarries or cohabitates with a romantic partner. Proving cohabitation Read More
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Dealing With Issues of Biological Parents’ Consent to Adoption
When it comes to adoption, the issue of biological parents’ consent is of utmost importance. The termination of parental rights is a serious decision, and the law sets requirements to safeguard the rights of the biological parents while at the same time seeking to protect the best interests of the child. Under New Jersey law, Read More
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What Is Open Durational Alimony and When Is it Available?
In 2014, New Jersey changed the structure of post-divorce alimony awards. Instead of traditional permanent alimony, courts now grant open durational alimony, which is meant to be a more flexible arrangement. This type of spousal support does not have a fixed end date. Rather, it ends when the parties agree, when the court enters an Read More
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When Can a Child’s Preferences Determine Custody?
In child custody cases, New Jersey family court judges have a duty to focus on what is in the best interests of the children. To inform their custody decisions, judges consider multiple factors, including the preferences of children who are of sufficient age and capacity. Depending on the circumstances, those preferences can be highly persuasive Read More
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Hurdles to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist
One of the defining characteristics of narcissists is that they manipulate other people for their own personal gain, oblivious to the harm they inflict. Divorcing a narcissist can thus be incredibly stressful and difficult. You may feel scared, overwhelmed and stressed. Whether your spouse has been diagnosed as a narcissist or just exhibits such behavior, Read More
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Must a Non-Custodial Parent Pay for College Expenses?
While college costs are not generally a part of child support in New Jersey, you may still be required to contribute toward these educational expenses. The amount and requirements will vary depending on the circumstances. Child support does not necessarily end when a child turns 18. New Jersey law does not consider a child emancipated Read More
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Making a Living Trust Part of Your Estate Plan
Although your last will and testament should be the cornerstone of your estate plan, a living trust is an additional tool that can help with the transfer of your assets after you pass away and allow you control over those assets while you live. A living trust is a form of revocable trust. You as Read More
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How COVID Has Complicated Child Custody Cases
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to present difficulties for parents sharing custody and visitation rights. Parenting arrangements can become particularly contentious when parents have differing opinions on the risks of COVID or how best to protect a child from exposure. One parent may believe that the other is creating a greater risk of exposing a Read More
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Deciding on “Pet Custody” in a New Jersey Divorce
Pets hold a special place in many of our hearts. For some people, they are akin to family members or best friends. During a divorce or separation, deciding who gets a beloved pet can be challenging, especially when the parties aren’t on amicable terms. Unfortunately, there is no such principle as “pet custody” in New Read More
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