Family Law

What Are the Steps in Appealing a Family Law Decision?

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If you believe that the courts got it wrong and that you need to appeal a family law decision, there are proper protocols to go through. It can be hard to make an argument for appealing a family law decision on your own, so you may want to contact our law firm before you make your attempt. You can meet with the Bergen County, NJ family law appeal attorneys to…Read More

Can My Child Have a Say in a Custody Decision?

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You may not want to place your child in the middle of your custody battle. However, they may want to get involved if they have a preference for what the outcome is. Continue reading to learn whether your child can have a say in a custody decision and how one of the experienced child custody evaluation attorneys in Bergen County, NJ, at Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, can work on your…Read More

What are the Relocation Laws of New Jersey?

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Child custody and parenting time can become contentious when parents split up. As in all states, New Jersey courts make an effort to reduce the hostility and foster a loving and nurturing relationship between the children and both parents. This can become complicated when one parent moves away with the child. For more information on the relocation laws of New Jersey, please read on, then contact one of our experienced…Read More

Does Cannabis Use Affect Child Custody in New Jersey?

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Even though the State of New Jersey legalized the use of cannabis for anyone twenty-one years of age or older, indulging in this pastime may affect your parental rights and child custody arrangements. To learn more, please read on, then contact one of our experienced temporary child custody attorneys in Bergen County, NJ. Some questions you may have include: What rights do parents have to use cannabis in New Jersey?…Read More

How Do You “Divorce” When You Are Not Legally Married in New Jersey?

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Over the past two decades, divorce rates have steadily declined. At the same time, the 2020 Census noted that one-third of Americans between twenty-five and fifty-four years of age, including those in long-term committed relationships, had never gotten married. That is due in large part to changing societal norms regarding marriage and cohabitation as well as the economic and social benefits of not tying the knot. Nonetheless, you and your…Read More

Does New Jersey Have Grandparent Rights?

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For divorcing spouses, creating a child custody agreement is a complex process. If the court grants one parent sole custody, it leaves the other only with visitation rights. This could prove challenging for everyone involved in these proceedings. But for grandparents who have strong bonds with their grandchildren, this can be especially difficult. It can become difficult for the grandparent to see their grandchild if that grandparent's own child loses…Read More

Can I Get Custody of my Child During My New Jersey Divorce?

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Life will not stop to let you catch up just because you are going through a divorce. Divorcing parents who need to arrange the schedules and everyday activities of their children may find this especially true. Nevertheless, parents have ways to establish temporary child custody to maintain a regular schedule until the parties can reach a formal child custody arrangement. While not required, co-parents may find these temporary child custody…Read More

Complex Child Custody Issues in New Jersey

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Deciding on child custody is often one of the most complex aspects of divorce in New Jersey. Certain family circumstances or situations can add even more layers of complexity. Are you or your co-parent planning to move out of state or overseas? Are you ensnared in a high-conflict divorce and feel at risk for parental alienation? If you are in the midst of one of the most complex child custody…Read More

Can I Make My Ex Pay for Our Child’s College in New Jersey?

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To learn if you can make your ex pay for your child's college in New Jersey, please read on, then contact one of our experienced child support continuation attorneys in Bergen County, NJ today. Does your ex have to pay for your child's college in New Jersey? A handful of states have laws or case laws that give courts the authority to order a non-custodial parent to pay for some…Read More

What is Open Adoption in New Jersey?

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Please read on, then contact one of our experienced adoption attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn what open adoption is in the state of New Jersey. How does New Jersey define an open adoption? In an open adoption, the birth parents and adoptive parents communicate with one another before, during and after the adoption process is complete. Contact can take place in the way the parties are most comfortable,…Read More

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