Can You Adopt Your Partner’s Child in a Same-Sex Relationship?
Can You Adopt Your Partner’s Child in a Same-Sex Relationship? According to the federal government, 15% of same-sex couples have children as a part of their household. This could include children who were adopted or biologically conceived by one or both of the parents. In that case, there are parenting issues at play if the…
Why Courts Order Supervised Parenting and How It Works
Why Courts Order Supervised Parenting and How It Works Even though only about 10% of child abuse allegations are substantiated, courts will perceive that there is a risk to the children in a number of circumstances. When this happens, they may order supervised visits. Here is what you need to know about supervised parenting. It…
What Are Child Support Payments Used For? In 2015, the average amount of child support due from a paying parent was $5,760 annually. For both of the parents, the check is a very significant item in their financial lives. Naturally, each will have questions about this payment since it takes on great importance. Lawyers Are…
Jeralyn Lawrence Speaking at New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education Mediation Training
Jeralyn Lawrence is speaking at the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s Mediation Training for Family Law Cases on March 1,8,15,22, and 29. It is a 5-day course of mediation training designed to teach participants to become a court-approved mediator.
Five Lawrence Law Attorneys Named to Super Lawyer New Jersey List
Jeralyn Lawrence, Amy Wechsler, Amy Shimalla, Kristyl Berckes, and Ashley Edwards have been selected to the 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers list. Ashley Edwards and Kristyl Berckes were selected as Super Lawyer Rising Stars. Jeralyn Lawrence, Amy Wechsler, and Amy Shimalla were selected in the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers New Jersey. Jeralyn was…
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