Kids are back in school whether it is remote, hybrid, or full-time. This has made me feel as if life has returned a little bit back to normal. But, how much back to normal can we really be right now? Is it safe for our kids to be playing soccer or taking dance lessons? What if you think it isRead more
I, like you, have been thrust into distance learning, home schooling or whatever you want to call this chaos. Home schooling has never appealed to me and that has not changed these past 2 months. While I knew deep down that school would not reopen this school year when Governor Murphy made the announcement, IRead more
Recently, we successfully appealed a decision enforcing joint legal custody where the parties were not able to make “together” decisions without detriment to their children and on appeal, the Appellate Division reversed and remanded for sole legal custody. Our Legislature has determined “that it is in the public policy of this State to assure minorRead more
The health, safety and well-being of children and families remain my foremost consideration during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This is an extremely difficult and stressful period for everyone. On the one hand, there is an existing parenting order. There is a presumption that all orders should be respected and complied with. More to theRead more
Everyone has heard Pat Benatar’s famous hit “Love is a Battlefield”. No place is that more true that in a custody dispute. A parent’s love for their child is one of the most powerful, visceral emotions there is. There is a reason that phrases like “Going Mama Bear” or “Going Papa Bear” exist. Google “MamaRead more
Often times, a custodial parent wants to move out of state with their children for various reasons, a job opportunity, a new relationship, etc. In the State of New Jersey it is important to know that a parent cannot move out of state without prior Court approval or the consent of the other parent. ThisRead more
