Category Archives: Custody
January 26, 2023
Jeralyn Lawrence Interview by Jessie Frees of WMTR 1250 AM Radio Station – Part IV
Jessie Frees of WMTR 1250 AM Radio Station’s host of Ask The Expert interviewed Jeralyn Lawrence, a New Jersey Divorce and Family Law Attorney. This is Part IV of a five part series of transcripts from the radio interview with Jeralyn. Ask The Expert Host Jessie Frees of WMTR 1250 AM Radio Station Interview with…
File Under: Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Jeralyn Lawrence
January 14, 2023
Co-Parenting and Loyalty Traps
Loyalty Traps That Can Undermine Co-Parenting The number of American children who live with both of their parents is at or below 70%. Statistics also reveal that children of divorce are disadvantaged compared to other kids and that effective co-parenting is essential to ensuring their mental and emotional well-being. Family law attorneys warn that while…
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October 14, 2022
Divorce Can Affect Children’s Mental Health
Parents Who Divorce Can Help Avoid Their Children’s Long-Term Mental Health Effects With divorce rates hovering at around 50%, many children will experience their parents going through one. While some children will be able to work through and overcome the intense emotions that accompany the many changes at the end of their parents’ marriage, others…
File Under: Custody, Divorce, Parenting Time
October 7, 2022
Pets and New Jersey Divorces
Determining Pet Custody in a New Jersey Divorce For many couples, the decision to separate can leave the family dog, cat, or other pet without a permanent home. Often, the issues of pet custody can become contentious. Learn about how courts determine pet custody in the state of New Jersey. Pet Custody Considerations in New…
File Under: Custody, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
August 8, 2022
Sharing Custody When One Parent Is a Narcissist
Is It Possible to Share Custody With a Narcissist? Co-parenting after a divorce can be difficult for almost anyone. Even if the end of a marriage is relatively low conflict, it is often a challenging adjustment to move from a shared family life to custody exchanges. However, these challenges become even more difficult when one…
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March 16, 2022
Your New Jersey Child Custody Trial
Preparing for a Child Custody Hearing Ending a New Jersey marriage can be an emotionally and financially challenging process in many ways. For many parents, child custody is the most important issue addressed during the divorce. By working with a New Jersey family law attorney, you can prepare for your child custody hearing in order…
File Under: Custody, Family Law