If you are a New Jersey couple or individual seeking to adopt a child from a foreign country, you should know that it can be a very complicated process since you must comply not only with the laws of the United States but the laws of the country from which you attend...
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Using the collaborative divorce process
The process of getting divorced can be complicated and confusing, from court dates and filing deadlines to attorney fees and a wide range of other costs. On top of all of this, is the emotional toll it takes on you and all parties involved. At Newsome...
What is a kinship adoption? Is it right for me?
When many people think of adoption, they think of a married man and woman adopting an infant or young child to whom they have no relation. This type of adoption may be the most widely known, but it is not the most common. The most common are kinship adoptions, or...
Wealthy families and prenuptial agreements
Some children in wealthy New Jersey families may feel pressure from their parents to have a prospective spouse sign a prenuptial agreement. Although this is often well meaning, with parents concerned about protecting the family wealth in case of divorce, children may...
How shifting gender roles impact divorce rates
Shifting gender roles in society is impacting divorce rates. Many New Jersey marriages still retain traditional gender roles where the husband is the primary breadwinner and earns more than his wife. According to reports by Swedish researchers, marriages that begin...
How child visitation schedules are created and why
A child visitation schedule may be created by parents or the court in New Jersey either during or after a divorce. It sets out a schedule for the child's time with each parent that parents must abide by. It is separate from a custody schedule, which is a schedule that...
Crafting a parenting time schedule for divorcing parents of a special needs child
A special needs child requires structure and predictability in their daily schedules. The slightest deviation can compound a special needs child's anxiety. Indeed, parents of a special needs child are quite familiar with the meltdowns that can result from the most...
Ensuring that children spend time with fathers after divorce
More than 40 percent of first marriages end in divorce. This means a lot of children end up caught in the middle. Parents in New Jersey may need to be particularly careful to ensure that after divorce, a child is still able to maintain a relationship with the...
The tax consequences of divorce
New Jersey residents who are ending their marriage should also prepare for the variety of tax implications that this change brings. Being ready for these changes can help avoid some financial pitfalls post-divorce. The first tax change, the filing status, might seem...
Why people might want to consider prenuptial agreements
When New Jersey residents are planning to get married, they may be worried when their fiancés say that they want to sign prenuptial agreements. Doing so does not mean that the couple is necessarily planning for their marriage to end in the future, however. It...