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Behind Closed Doors: Abuse Can Happen in Any Family – Even Wealthy or High-Profile Ones
Read more: Behind Closed Doors: Abuse Can Happen in Any Family – Even Wealthy or High-Profile OnesAs a family law firm with experience in domestic violence cases in NJ, Zeigler Law Group, LLC, can tell you that abuse happens in every demographic and to every type of person, family, or economic level. It is the ideal time to have a conversation that is not always easy to have, but one that…
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Co-Parenting in the Summer: How to Handle Vacation Schedules, Travel, and School Breaks in New Jersey
Read more: Co-Parenting in the Summer: How to Handle Vacation Schedules, Travel, and School Breaks in New JerseyCo-parenting is an exhausting and demanding task throughout the year. During the school year, a schedule is in place to follow, and expectations are established for what constitutes a “normal” week. In the summer, things change. There is more demand on time and more reason to adjust routine schedules. That means summer co-parenting in NJ…
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Fatherhood and Fairness: Know Your Rights as a Dad in a New Jersey Divorce
Read more: Fatherhood and Fairness: Know Your Rights as a Dad in a New Jersey DivorceFathers play a critical role in the growth and development of their children. Without a doubt, they deserve to be a part of a child’s life. New Jersey law considers both mother and father equal when it comes to providing for and caring for a child, but it may not always feel that way. At…
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Life After Divorce: How to Protect and Rebuild Your Finances in New Jersey
Read more: Life After Divorce: How to Protect and Rebuild Your Finances in New JerseyDivorce is a comprehensive adjustment to every facet of your life. What you do each day, where you live, how you navigate problems, and how you build your financial health for the future are all very different now. As you approach divorce or begin to navigate your new life throughout this process, it is critical…
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Protect Before You Split: Financial Moves to Make Before Divorce Is Even on the Table
Read more: Protect Before You Split: Financial Moves to Make Before Divorce Is Even on the TableNo one wants to think that divorce is in their future. Many times, it is not, but that does not mean you should not have a plan in place. That could seem counterintuitive to building a strong relationship. Yet, knowing that there is a plan in place can give you confidence. There are several factors…
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Cryptocurrency and Divorce: How New Jersey Courts Handle Digital Assets
Read more: Cryptocurrency and Divorce: How New Jersey Courts Handle Digital AssetsIn divorce, the objective is to separate two people’s lives in an equitable way. This often means dividing assets owned by both parties to allow each person to receive their fair share. When it comes to more complex assets, such as cryptocurrency, it can be very difficult to know how the court determines what is…
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Divorce, Children, and Mental Health: What New Jersey Parents Need to Know During a Difficult Transition?
Read more: Divorce, Children, and Mental Health: What New Jersey Parents Need to Know During a Difficult Transition?As you work on completing your divorce or working through a separation, there are many parts to juggle. Financials, where you will live, and who will have custody of the kids are just some of the questions you may have. Yet, it is also important to think about your child’s mental health and emotional well-being…
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Can I Modify My Child Custody Order in New Jersey? What Parents Need to Know?
Read more: Can I Modify My Child Custody Order in New Jersey? What Parents Need to Know?Life changes, and with them comes the need to make modifications to a child custody order. Before you can just move or change how often you see your child, though, you must get approval from the court. As a court order or a legal directive, not doing so puts you at risk of violating the…
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How New Jersey Family Courts Handle Relocation Requests for High-Income Parents?
Read more: How New Jersey Family Courts Handle Relocation Requests for High-Income Parents?Life changes, and sometimes those changes may mean altering agreements that were previously in place. When those changes require you to move away from your child’s other parent and there is a custody agreement in place, do not make any decisions before you discuss your case. Child relocation laws in New Jersey favor just one…