Unfortunately, many New Jersey parents are all too familiar with issues related to child custody. Even in a so-called amicable divorce, unexpected disagreements about custody can derail the proceedings. Often, these disagreements can escalate into an all out custody battle, leaving both parents bewildered, hurt and fearful about their child’s future. It can be difficult
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New Jersey Family Law Blog
Celebrity must remain on surrogate-born child’s birth certificate
For nearly two years, television personality, Sherri Shepherd, has fought to sever ties with a son born to her and ex-husband Lamar Sally via a surrogate. Most recently, the former co-host of the talk show, The View, sought to have her name removed from the birth certificate of the 1-year-old boy. However, the court ruled
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Do Custodial Parents Need a New Jersey Court’s Okay to Move?
Main Takeaways: Courts do not want long-distance moves to strain or break the crucial bond between a non-custodial parent and a child. A judge often steps in when a non-custodial parent objects to a move by a custodial parent. Parents may work out relocation details without the court’s help. Many states permit parents to give
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Custody battles may not be good for the children
If you decide to fight over custody in New Jersey, you may believe that the end goal you have in mind is to find the best solution for your child. That’s a great point of view, as the child’s best interests need to be respected, but it’s important to realize that custody battles may not
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Too late for a pre-nup? Consider a post-nup instead
Most New Jersey residents have probably heard of prenuptial agreements. These are legal documents drafted and signed before marriage to determine how specific issues in the marriage are handled. Fewer people have heard about post-nuptial or mid-marriage agreements, yet they can be just as valuable in a marriage and in a divorce as the pre-nup.
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