In Part 1 of this series, we introduced P.L. 2025, Chapter 316, New Jersey’s newly amended custody law. In this post, we are going to focus on what is arguably the most detailed part of the amendment: new restrictions on when and how a court can order therapy or reunification treatment involving a child. WhyRead more
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Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family connections, and cherished traditions. However, it can also bring unexpected challenges for families navigating custody agreements, particularly when disagreements arise over holiday plans. Emergent custody issues, such as last-minute disputes over schedules or unforeseen changes, can create stress and tension during what should be a joyful time. UnderstandingRead more
People often ask us if there will be child support if they have equally shared custody (oftentimes called a 50/50 arrangement), and if so, why do the children spend equal time with both parents? There can be child support even in a 50/50 arrangement because while parenting time factors into child support, equal parenting timeRead more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Partner/Shareholder Thomas Roberto will be presenting at the 2023 New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting and Convention. Tom will be presenting on May 18, 2023, as part of a panel on “Unconventional Custody Issues.” Tom’s presentation will focus on creative parenting time solutions. Atlantic City, NJ, USA – The New JerseyRead more
When parents decide to end their relationship or marriage, child support can often be a persistent legal issue. In cases where both parents are willing and able to share equal parenting time, the application of the New Jersey child support guidelines can become even more complex. The New Jersey Child Support Guidelines provide a frameworkRead more
Coronavirus, College Kids and Quarantine It was that magical part of the night when your children are in bed and you finally get to relax with a cup of tea – okay, let’s be honest, a glass of wine. I took out my phone to catch up on texts. A COVID-19 case was reported inRead more
We know that many divorced and separated parents are still struggling with custody and parenting time issues during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the traditional refrain that parents should act in the “best interests” of the children still holds true, it can be difficult to make practical decisions about exactly what is best for aRead more
With the New Jersey Court system still ironing the kinks out of what it means to conduct court virtually during a pandemic, Ron Lieberman suggests following the commonsense tips below: The current pandemic has thrown a proverbial “monkey wrench” into the court system. Family lawyers are getting new information day by day about how proceduresRead more
We all have been navigating the coronavirus public health emergency and adapting moment to moment. During this time, we are acutely aware of how our clients are being adversely impacted in all aspects of their lives. For families going through divorce, some of these issues have created even more uncertainty and stress in an alreadyRead more
There are certain concepts and phrases we hear a lot in this practice. A common one is that the other parent/spouse/party won’t “let” someone do something, which initiates a family law issue. That could be seeing their children, using marital money, or any other number of issues. The most common complaints usually fall into twoRead more