Recent Posts in the Child Custody Category

• COVID-19 Parenting Issues and Suggestions in a Difficult Time
  Mar 24, 2020
  Burnham Douglass Has Answers Just in the last two weeks, our office has been swamped with calls regarding COVID-19 and parenting issues. Many...
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• How Does Drug Addiction Impact a Divorce?
  Mar 9, 2020
  In the United States, there are about 24 million married people who are either an addict or married to one. Spousal addiction hurts...
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• Why Does New Jersey Divorce Take so Long?
  Jan 22, 2020
  The process of divorce can be long and grueling, depending on the circumstances. In New Jersey, it can be especially long for certain...
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• Joint Custody and the Children’s Belongings
  Jan 6, 2020
  Divorced parents with joint custody may wonder what happens to their children’s belongings. Do they stay with the custodial parent? Should the other...
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• Things to Avoid During the Holidays After a Divorce
  Dec 20, 2019
  The first holiday season after a divorce can bring a plethora of experiences and emotions. Even in divorces that are not contentious, both...
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• Parenting After an Affair
  Dec 5, 2019
  A marriage broken apart by an affair can lead to years of pain and questions that there may not be any answers to....
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• Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer for the New Jersey Mediation Process?
  Nov 27, 2019
  Couples undergoing a divorce in New Jersey may be surprised to hear that they are expected to undergo mediation. Many times, they assume...
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• How to Find the Right New Jersey Divorce Attorney for You
  Nov 13, 2019
  Divorce can be stressful and overwhelming. When you are going through a divorce, you need a knowledgeable attorney on your side, guiding you...
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• What are the Best Things to Do Prior to Filing for Divorce?
  Nov 2, 2019
  Divorce is one of the most stressful events that people may go through in their lifetime and once final decrees are handed down,...
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• Keeping the Happy in Halloween for the Children
  Oct 15, 2019
  Holidays are among the minefields that divorcing parents negotiate. Halloween, perhaps more than some other major holidays, is one that is and should...
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• Can I Use the Same Divorce Attorney as My Spouse?
  Oct 10, 2019
  Going through a divorce can be a devastating and confusing experience. Just because your spouse hired a lawyer does not mean that you...
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• How Long Does a Divorce Take in New Jersey?
  Oct 8, 2019
  Ending a marriage can often go two ways: mutually and honestly or uncompromising and difficult. Afterall, leaving an unhappy marriage is stressful for...
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• Celebrating Your Child’s Birthday After Divorce
  Oct 3, 2019
  When a divorce involves children, many parents naturally have trepidation about their child’s future in a new family dynamic. Questions always arise of...
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• Maximizing Your Work Performance During Divorce
  Oct 2, 2019
  Most people are aware that going through a divorce is a major life event. In fact, psychologists and physicians consider divorce to be...
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• Is Joint Custody Best for the Children?
  Sep 18, 2019
  When it comes to child custody decisions, there are many variables that must be considered. Years back, the children usually ended up living...
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• Custody Rights for Unmarried Parents
  Sep 11, 2019
  As traditional family structures evolve, more parents are unmarried today than ever before. Why is this? One reason is that the strict religious...
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• New Agreement Awards Britney Spears’ Ex 70 Percent Custody
  Sep 5, 2019
  Britney Spears and her ex Kevin Federline renegotiated their custody agreement regarding their two sons. In the new agreement, Federline will be awarded...
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• Back to School Routines as Newly Divorced Parents
  Aug 21, 2019
  School is starting soon, and if this is the first fall your children return to class after the divorce, the back to school...
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• What Can I Do If My Spouse Will Not Sign the Divorce Papers?
  Aug 14, 2019
  There are many reasons why a separating spouse will not sign divorce papers. They may not agree with the terms, might want the...
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• Will I Need an Expert Witness for My Divorce Case?
  Aug 1, 2019
  While most people will not need an expert witness in their divorce case, there are always exceptions. While expert witnesses may testify in...
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• Will Moving in with My Partner Affect My Custody Agreement?
  Jul 5, 2019
  If you are going through a divorce and are battling for child custody, moving in with your new partner may not be a...
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• What Should Be Included in a Divorce Settlement?
  Jun 13, 2019
  Every divorce is unique, which means every divorce settlement should reflect the specific interests of the divorcing parties. However, a few common elements...
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• Why Is My Divorce Different Than Yours?
  Jun 4, 2019
  Many times, divorcing parties come to their initial family law consultations with preconceived notions taken from other divorces. Although having some knowledge about...
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• How Can I File for Divorce If My Spouse Moved Out of State?
  May 22, 2019
  When married partners separate, they do not always remain in the same state. One might take a job in a different state. Another...
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• Child Custody and Substance Abuse
  May 9, 2019
  New Jersey family courts make decisions based on what is in the best interest of the child. A parent with a known drug...
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• Relocating with Children After Divorce
  May 2, 2019
  At least one parent, if not both, expect to move after a divorce. Typically, that means getting an apartment or smaller home a...
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• Physical vs. Legal Child Custody
  Apr 17, 2019
  When parents separate or divorce, it is essential to maintain consistency in terms of how their children are raised. Rather than putting their...
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• Preparing for Summer Child Care When Divorced
  Apr 11, 2019
  As the end of the school year approaches, parents are beginning to make their summer child care arrangements. Kids may go to a...
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• Filing for Divorce Before Your Spouse
  Apr 4, 2019
  Failing marriages tend to be emotional, and may lead to spouses feeling burnt out, confused, and upset. For many couples, it may be...
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• Grounds for Divorce in New Jersey
  Mar 27, 2019
  Relationships are never easy and often, divorce may be the best decision for an unhealthy marriage. When you file paperwork in New Jersey...
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• No-Fault Versus Fault-Based Divorce
  Mar 20, 2019
  Separating partners that decide to divorce, but are unfamiliar with the proceedings, may be unaware of the options available to them. There is...
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• Limitations on Child Custody Arrangements from Restraining Orders
  Mar 18, 2019
  Divorce proceedings can involve children deciding which parent has primary custody and visitation rights. However, if a parent feels danger of an imminent...
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• How Domestic Violence Effects the Home
  Mar 14, 2019
  Domestic violence is a hidden and prevalent public health issue affecting Americans of all backgrounds and economic levels. While public awareness and prominent...
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• Disabled Parents and Child Custody
  Mar 6, 2019
  A disabled parent seeking child custody faces additional barriers but is entitled under the law to equal treatment. For any disabled parent in...
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• Getting Divorced? Be Careful What You Post
  Feb 26, 2019
  It is no surprise that most people today use social media as a means for self-expression as well as for staying connected with...
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• Will Travel for Work Impact the Custody of My Child?
  Feb 21, 2019
  You work hard to create a custody arrangement that both you and your child’s other parent can agree upon. But in today’s fast-paced...
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• Child Custody and Mediation
  Feb 19, 2019
  Child custody conflicts are among the most stressful and potentially damaging aspects of a divorce for everyone involved – but is there an...
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• Dating Before Divorce is Final
  Feb 13, 2019
   Divorce is not only stressful, but in many cases, it can also be lonely. Separating from a spouse often leaves individuals longing for...
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• Custody of College Savings
  Feb 8, 2019
  For most couples, saving for the future education of their children is an important consideration. Couples do not contemplate splitting up and deciding...
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• Making the Most of Shared Custody Visits
  Jan 22, 2019
  It is not easy making your weekend with the children a memorable time. Certain parents, unsure of what to do, may place the...
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• How Does a DUI Affect Your Divorce?
  Jan 16, 2019
  A DUI conviction can affect you in many ways, from your ability to commute to your job to keeping your job in the...
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• How Does Divorce Affect A Will?
  Jan 11, 2019
  For those who are divorcing, there are a myriad of legal and financial questions to consider. One task that should be in the...
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• Snow Days and Child Custody
  Dec 28, 2018
  School snow days present scheduling issues for working parents. Bad weather can cause schools to cancel or close early; buses stop running, and...
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• Why Reside in The Same House During the Divorce Process?
  Dec 4, 2018
  Going through the divorce process is never easy. In fact, with emotions running high and important issues at stake, it can often prove...
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• How to Improve Your Quest for Custody
  Nov 15, 2018
  Even under the best circumstances, going through a divorce can be an overwhelming and painful process. This is particularly true when there are...
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• Thanksgiving Co-Parenting after Divorce
  Nov 14, 2018
  Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, filling some newly-divorced men and women with anxiety or sadness – especially those who will not be spending the...
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• Does Your Child Want to Live with the Other Parent?
  Nov 8, 2018
  Going through a divorce with children can result in unique issues for any divorcing couple. One of the most common divorce disputes involves...
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• Child Support for Extracurricular Activities
  Nov 6, 2018
  Even with the most effective child support agreement, plenty of unexpected child-related costs pop up from month to month. When co-parents are unsure...
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• Moving with a Child
  Oct 25, 2018
  After parents are divorced, the parent who has physical custody cannot move out of state with the children without first obtaining permission from...
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• Handling Halloween After Divorce
  Oct 16, 2018
  It does not matter whether the divorce was amicable or contentious, holidays can be tough after divorce. When it comes to Halloween, most...
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• Obtaining a Restraining Order in New Jersey
  Oct 10, 2018
  For those who experience the horrific reality of domestic violence, sometimes a restraining order can be lifesaving. While most states grant restraining orders...
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• Sporting Events Linked to Domestic Violence
  Oct 4, 2018
  Research suggests that reports of domestic violence against women and children increase during sporting events, and this increase seems to occur whether the...
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• Domestic Violence and Child Custody
  Sep 20, 2018
  Victims of domestic violence have unique circumstances to consider when resolving child custody matters. Protecting yourself and your children is of the utmost...
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• How to Break the News About Your Divorce
  Sep 18, 2018
  When we marry, it is said that not only do we marry the person with whom we will be legally wed, but that...
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• Shared vs. Joint Custody
  Sep 13, 2018
  When we think about the words “shared” and “joint,” we often think of them as meaning the same thing; in fact we often...
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• Four Types of Domestic Abuse
  Sep 11, 2018
  Women are not the only victims of domestic violence. In fact, more 12 million men and women are abused every year, according to...
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• Knowing When it is Time to Divorce
  Aug 30, 2018
  Couples go through many major decisions in a marriage such as, opening joint accounts, buying a house, and having children. Another decision that...
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• Back to School Co-Parenting
  Aug 22, 2018
  As summer starts to wind down, many divorced parents are beginning to prepare for the start of a new school year. A return...
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• Tips for Going Back to School after Divorce
  Aug 21, 2018
  For many men and women, life after divorce is all about change. That often means a change of careers. For spouses who dropped...
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• Grandparent Rights
  Aug 9, 2018
  Custody issues in divorce are often harmful for the children involved. While divorce raises custody questions between the parents, there are others involved...
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• Divorce and Adoptive Parents
  Jul 26, 2018
  Filing for divorce is never an easy decision, especially when there are children in the family. For families with adopted children, there can...
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• Divorce and Social Media
  Jul 24, 2018
  Social media has become widely popular for communicating with groups of friends and colleagues. Most people use at least one of the popular...
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• Mediation vs. Litigation
  Jul 10, 2018
  In New Jersey, mediation is a required first step to resolve child custody and financial issues before divorce litigation can begin. However, some...
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• Divorce and Your In-Laws
  Jun 27, 2018
  For many married people, our in-laws are family that we have grown to love just as much as our own relatives. In fact,...
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• LGBT Children and Child Custody Issues
  Jun 11, 2018
  Child custody disagreements tend to crop up when differences in ex-spouses’ parenting styles and philosophies become more apparent after divorce. When one household...
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• Common Divorce Mistakes You Can Avoid
  Jun 4, 2018
  When families undergo a life changing event such as a divorce, individuals can feel a wide range of emotions including anxiety, depression, anger...
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• Children Spending the Summer with Your Ex?
  May 29, 2018
  Navigating child custody arrangements for the summer can be extremely difficult. In some cases, parents are separated from their children for much longer...
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• Tips for Summer Co-Parenting
  May 16, 2018
  The end of the school year means more free time to plan summer camps, vacations, and other fun activities. For divorced parents, summer...
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• Adopting a Stepchild in New Jersey
  Mar 28, 2018
  Finding someone who makes you happy that you can share your life and family with is an amazing thing. If you have thought...
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• Child Custody in New Jersey
  Mar 12, 2018
  When a marriage ends in divorce, one of the most important decisions to be made is that of child custody. Parents may decide...
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• The Divorce Process: What You Need to Know
  Mar 8, 2018
  Marital breakups are never easy. Understanding the process of filing for divorce can be the first step in resolving many of the legal,...
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• How to Plan a Child Visitation Schedule for the Holidays
  Nov 6, 2017
  Having a holiday visitation schedule can help relieve stress for divorced parents during the holiday season.  A holiday visitation schedule will not only make your...
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• The New Jersey Supreme Court has a New Standard For Parents Who Want to Relocate From New Jersey
  Aug 9, 2017
  The New Jersey Supreme Court completely changed the standard for a parent who wants to relocate with a child from New Jersey to...
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• Court-Approved Holiday Parenting Time Schedule
  Dec 24, 2012
  I know many parents in New Jersey have questions about the holiday parenting time. Below is a common court-approved holiday parenting time schedule that...
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