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Are the Effects of COVID a Reason to Stop Paying Child Support?

Can You Stop Paying Child Support Due to COVID-19? If you are one of the 7 million Americans with a child support agreement or order, you may be wondering how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect it. The economic effects of the pandemic have made it quite tricky for some parents to be able to afford... Read More

Domestic Violence Victims Can Get Help During COVID-19

New Jersey Resources for Domestic Violence Victims During COVID-19 On March 13, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. By August 5, New Jersey had more than 189,000 cases and nearly 16,000 deaths. Domestic violence victims may face difficulty accessing both social and health services, so here are some available resources. New Jersey Domestic…

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Why COVID-19 Might Not Be a Good Reason to Deny Parenting Time

How COVID-19 Might Impact Parenting Time As of August 2020, over 150,000 Americans have died because of COVID-19. While evidence suggests that children are at a lower risk of experiencing symptoms of the illness, this is not always the case. There is also a possibility that they will acquire the illness and spread it to…

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How to Handle School Year Worries Caused By COVID-19

Tips for Managing the Upcoming School Year’s Changes from COVID-19 As of August 6, 2020, more than 5 million cases of COVID-19 were reported in the United States along with more than 160,000 deaths from the disease. Many scientists expect the pandemic to get worse this autumn, which is when students would traditionally return to school for…

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How to Facilitate the Perfect Quarantine Experience for Your Children

Eight Ideas for Solo-parenting Children in Quarantine Even with over 71% of companies allowing full-time remote work for employees with child care needs, it’s been a challenging experience for any parent to figure out how to keep children entertained, engaged and happy during a global pandemic. It’s even more challenging when you include a divorce and the…

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My husband left me and I don’t know where he is. Can I get a divorce?

My husband left me and I don’t know where he is. Can I get a divorce? This blog originally appeared on NJMoneyHelp for NJ.com by Karin Price Mueller on June 15, 2020. Q. My husband left me two years ago and I have no idea where he is. We own our house together and an…

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