It’s not uncommon anymore for a father to want to be the custodial parent or be named as a co-parent of a couple’s children. When the divorce is contentious and the husband and wife are fighting over everything including custody and visitation, I’ve seen cases where the mother files a false complaint charging her ex […]
Overcoming False Allegations in New Jersey Divorce and Child Custody Cases
Whenever a former wife makes allegations about a father’s ability to be a custodial or co-parent, or claims that you are unfit to be with the children when you spend time with them during visitation weekends and holidays, it’s a serious matter. The court sits up and pays close attention and, under some circumstances, child […]
7 Tips for Men and Fathers in New Jersey Considering a Divorce
You cannot imagine how many new clients begin our first conversation saying something along the lines of “My best friend Sol told me what I have to do is …” However well-meaning, divorce tips that men and fathers in New Jersey receive from friends, co-workers, even loving family members, usually is wrong. Doing or paying […]
The Rights of Unmarried Fathers in New Jersey
People often refer to me as a “divorce lawyer.” In fact, I am a “family law attorney” because the definition of family has expanded so dramatically in recent years as has the impact of the law on all sorts of non-traditional families. Beyond same sex marriages being legalized, perhaps the biggest area of family law […]
When Divorced Dads in New Jersey Want to Take Kids on a Long Vacation
It happens every summer, and when there is a long school break, I inevitably receive a call from a non-custodial father who wants to take his children on an extended vacation, usually out of the state and sometimes out of the country. What better way to strengthen and reinforce your bond with the kids than spending a few weeks with them at Disney World, seeing the wonders of Yellowstone or the Canadian Rockies, or introducing them to the magnificent museums, palaces and cathedrals of Europe?