I receive a surprising number of calls like this one that came in last week. “Brad, my ex never was easy to live with,” the client began. “But since we got divorced, it’s gotten even worse! She’s spreading rumors about me and speaking poorly of me in front of our children. She even tried calling […]
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?
5 Things Fathers Should Know When Setting Visitation Schedules
I doubt there is any more of a complex and thorny issue in a divorce where there are children than negotiating and agreeing to a parenting and visitation schedule. Even in an otherwise amicable separation problems can arise when they involve the children, who will have custody, how often and when the other parent may […]
Tax Considerations for Divorcing Men and Fathers in New Jersey
For most men and fathers starting the divorce process in New Jersey, the impact on their tax returns next April of leaving their spouse is likely to be one of the last things on their mind. In a way, it stands to reason that a more pressing matter would be custody and visitation schedules regarding […]