It is summer and with school out, many divorced or separated fathers in New Jersey working with us have a common question that goes along the lines of “I’d like to take the kids with me on my three-week vacation. We’d be going out-of-state. Can I do it?”
How New Jersey Judges Weigh a Father’s Desire for Custody
It’s a common question that ‘most every family lawyer gets asked by clients: “How will my children be affected by the divorce?” As attorneys who focus our practice on New Jersey fathers getting a divorce, I probably hear it more than many other practitioners. There is no set answer. Every child is different and the […]
How to Become the Parent of Primary Residence in a NJ Custody Case
In this post, I want to give you a little information about being the parent of primary residence. Whatever your reason for wanting this designation, it’s important to understand the process of being awarded this designation and what it will affect in your child’s life. Let me first tell you a little bit about what […]
Explaining Divorce To Kids: How They React At Different Ages
“I’m worried about how my children will react to the news that their mom and I are splitting up. I don’t want them hurting the way I am.” It’s one of the most-frequently expressed concerns I hear from fathers as they begin the divorce process. It’s a legitimate concern and there are proven ways of […]
4 Tips for Fathers Who Want Custody
As a divorce lawyer in New Jersey focusing on helping fathers gain custody of their children, I’m often asked by a client, “How can I help my case to gain sole or shared custody of my kids?” While family court judges in New Jersey are becoming more willing to consider the desires of a father […]