How Does Breastfeeding Factor Into Custody Decisions?

breastfeeding and custodyA judge in a Virginia custody dispute has ordered a mother to change her feeding style of her 6-month-old infant, siding with the father’s claim that breastfeeding “on demand” was disrupting his parenting time with the child. The mother is disputing the ruling, claiming that “breast is best” for infant nutrition.

Should nursing an infant be exception to parenting time enforcement rules?  Read more

How To Speed Up Your Divorce in 2023

speeding up your divorce in 2023Getting a divorce in New Jersey in 2023? If you decide on court litigation to resolve your issues, be prepared that your divorce could take a very long time to proceed.

The reason why: New Jersey’s judicial shortage crisis has created an overburdened court system and unprecedented case backlog in the family courts. According to the latest statistics from the New Jersey Judiciary, 4600 divorce cases are currently stuck in limbo. Under current conditions, if you are waiting for your “day in court,” that day could take a very long time to arrive.

However, there is some good news in this, which is that fast-tracking your divorce can still be a reality. As our firm’s founder Bari Weinberger wrote in her new article for the New Jersey Law Journal, Divorce in 2023: What NJ Spouses Need to Consider,  pursuing out-of-court settlement methods can sidestep the backlog and keep your divorce moving towards a swift and satisfying resolution.

If your goal is to divorce with speed, here are some smart choices you can make to still reach this goal. Read more

Got Co-Parenting Problems? Try These Solutions

co-parenting problemsKim Kardashian recently opened up about co-parenting with ex-husband Kanye West, offering the very honest appraisal that, “It’s hard. S–t like co-parenting, it’s really f—— hard.” Sound familiar? If co-parenting with your ex has become difficult or feels downright impossible, here are some tips for overcoming conflicts and common problems so you can get on with the important task of raising your kids.  Read more

Thinking About Divorce In 2023? Here’s How To Prepare

divorce in 2023January is often called “Divorce Month” because the first month of the year usually sees an annual uptick in the number of divorce filings. Is getting a divorce in 2023 on your mind? The decision to end your marriage will alter your life forever, so it’s critical that you plan your next steps wisely. If you have made the difficult New Year’s resolution to divorce, the following tips can help you prepare for the divorce process with greater clarity and calm. Read more

How To Co-Parent Through Your First Holiday Season After Divorce

holiday parenting time

No matter what you and your ex disagree on in your divorce, you are likely both in agreement that you want a happy, fun-filled holiday season for your children. Navigating through your first holidays since your split can test your co-parenting savvy, but with a few extra steps this season can be as merry and bright as ever. Use these dos and don’ts for no-stress holiday co-parenting. Read more

3 Reasons Why Hiring A Divorce Attorney Could Save Your Marriage 

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady have made headlines lately for the rocky patch they’ve hit in their marriage. In the latest development, the pair have reportedly each hired their own divorce attorney. Gossip outlets speculate this move is basically a declaration the marriage is over. But is it? This may come as surprising news to some, but working with a divorce attorney could be the very thing that helps to save your marriage and prevent a divorce.

Here are three reasons why.

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Can The Courts Make My Ex Pay My Attorney Fees?

can my ex be made to pay my legal fees

Your spouse blindsided you with the announcement that they want a divorce, leaving you feeling completely unprepared. What can you do if you can’t afford a divorce lawyer? Can your ex be made to pay your legal fees and attorney costs?

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Prep Your Child Support & Custody Agreements For Back-To-School

child support school costs

The new school year is almost here, and for divorced parents that means an extra layer of planning beyond the usual checklist of pencils, notebooks and a new lunchbox. Are your co-parenting arrangements back-to-school ready or are changes required to better suit your child’s needs? Here are some tips for how to review child custody and child support agreements for the school year ahead. Read more

Can Collecting Back Child Support & Alimony Lower Current Payments? 

enforcing support paymentWe recently had an interesting question about child support enforcement asked by one of our Facebook page members.

My ex was unemployed for a time and stopped paying the support he owed me. He’s now employed again, making more than he ever has before. He has not paid any of the back support and is refusing to talk to me about it. I also want to restart alimony, which was temporarily stopped when he lost his job. What are my rights to the back support and current support payments? 

Are you in a similar situation and experiencing non-payment of child support or alimony due to your ex’s job loss? How do you get support payments back on track once your ex is employed again?

Here are some answers…

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Can cannabis use affect your parenting and custody rights? 

cannabis custodyIn New Jersey it’s now legal for adults 21 or older to buy recreational cannabis products. However just because “legal weed” exists in 2022 doesn’t mean that using marijuana is free from legal ramifications. Do you or your former spouse use marijuana? Then you need to know how it could impact your parental rights and child custody arrangements. Read more