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Can I change my last name as part of my divorce?

  As part of a divorce, one thing women may request is permission to change their last name.  In those cases where the one spouse has assumed the surname of their now ex-spouse, dropping his last name can be a cathartic move.  … Continue reading

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Your still parents, so act like it! Tips for navigating Mother’s Day & Father’s Day post-divorce.

A divorce is the legal process by which a marriage is dissolved.  This means that at the conclusion of the proceedings, you will no longer be spouses.  However, if you have child, you and your ex will continue to be … Continue reading

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Now is the time to plan for summer parenting tim

As Spring gradually arrives here in New Jersey, it may seem to early to make plans for the upcoming summer. However, for divorced couples, or couples in the process of getting divorced, there is no time like the present to … Continue reading

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Parent on the hook for extracurricular activity expenses.

Settlement agreements in NJ divorce and family law cases are given great deference and as affirmed in a recent decision as reported in the NJ Law Journal, litigants will be held to the terms of their agreements (http://www.njlawjournal.com/id=1202646121795?kw=Fencer%27s%20Father%20Can%27t%20Parry%20His%20Way%20Out%20of%20Extracurricular%20Activity%20Costs&et=editorial&bu=New%20Jersey%20Law%20Journal&cn=20140311&src=EMC-Email&pt=Daily%20News%20Alert)  This case … Continue reading

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All parents are not created equal

In a recently decided case that is sure to ignite controversy, a NJ court held that a mother can exclude the father of a child from the delivery room for the birth.  This appears to be the first time this issue … Continue reading

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