Adoption comes in many forms, ranging from the international adoption of a child you've never met before to the adoption of a sibling's child after their death. All forms of adoption give a child who needs love and support legal ties to adults who can care for them....
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What if your child doesn’t want to see their other parent?
You and your co-parent worked hard to negotiate a custody agreement that allows both of you to remain actively involved in your child's life. However, suddenly your child doesn't want to see their other parent.Why kids refuse to see a parent This can happen at any age...
What provisions do you need in a long-distance parenting plan?
If you and your co-parent are going to be living some distance apart after your divorce, you'll need to include some provisions in your parenting plan regarding the specifics of long-distance co-parenting. Whether your child lives with you most of the time and visits...
What factors determine the best interests of the child?
When New Jersey parents go through a divorce, their main priority is shielding their children from any unnecessary conflict and stress they may experience. Even though the end of a marriage is about the two adults in the relationship, the youngest members of the...
Is a co-parenting class worthwhile even without your ex?
Co-parenting classes are designed to help parents who are no longer a couple learn to communicate, cooperate and compromise with one another for the well-being of their children. Sometimes a judge will order parents to enroll in a co-parenting class. However,...
Why you should help your kids with gifts for your co-parent
When you were married, you and your spouse likely each helped your children buy gifts for the other one's birthday, Mother's Day and Father's Day, Christmas and other holidays. Now that you're divorced, if you share custody, you still have that responsibility. At...