Marriage, especially later in life, means that you are getting a new spouse, but you may also be acquiring relationships with the children he or she already had before meeting you. This creates myriad issues and may also make you wonder if you should legally adopt...
Divorce And Family Law
Adopting your stepchild without the noncustodial parent’s consent
When you and your spouse married, you understood that you were taking on the role of stepparent. Since then, you and your stepchild have developed a strong parent-child bond. Now, you want to adopt your stepchild so you can offer him or her all the benefits of a legal...
3 considerations for divorcing same-sex couples
The legalization of gay marriage brought much joy and overdue validation to the LGBTQ community. In the years since the 2015 ruling, though, many of the couples who joyously married have found themselves facing divorce. The divorce rate among gay couples is not...
How will your job change affect your child support payments?
In the state of New Jersey, the court looks at several factors to determine the amount of child support a parent should pay. However, changes happen throughout life. For example, if you experience a career change that affects your salary, the financial contribution...
Helping your children adjust to post-divorce life
Divorce is tough on everyone, and if you are facing the break-up of your family, you are obviously concerned about the effect it will have on your children. No matter how you and the other parent will feel about each other after the divorce, your focus must be on...


