When the courts finalize your divorce and issue a child support order, it seems like a permanent decision. However, child support is an aspect of divorce that the courts can always review and modify later. Whether you are the parent receiving child support or the...
Want a positive outcome in your new New Jersey divorce? Step away from social media
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Nov 6, 2020 | Child custody
You’re going through a divorce, and there are disputes about the custody of the children, child support and alimony. What’s the number-one thing you can do to help yourself right now? Go offline. Social media is a huge part of modern life in America today, but it can...
What are common reasons for a custody modification after divorce?
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Aug 5, 2020 | Child custody
The family courts often spend a lot of time and effort on the creation of a parenting plan that reflects your family's needs and the best interest of your kids. You and your ex may have spent many hours negotiating or testifying in court in order to secure the best...
The ways that mediation benefits parents divorcing in New Jersey
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Jul 1, 2020 | Child custody
Couples going through a divorce can sometimes become very aggressive toward one another, but that approach isn't ideal when there are children involved. Instead of battling over every little detail, you and your spouse might want to consider divorce mediation as a way...
Working together with your ex to create a New Jersey parenting plan
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Jun 9, 2020 | Child custody
When you file for divorce, you might fantasize about permanently and fully washing your hands of your ex. However, when you have kids together, you are going to work together, likely for the rest of your life, in order to raise happy and healthy children. While it can...
Lifestyle issues and your custody case: What you should know
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Feb 6, 2020 | Child custody
Maybe your ex-spouse changed into someone you barely recognized while you were still married, which led to the divorce. Maybe their belief system and lifestyle habits made a drastic shift sometime after you were already divorced. Whatever the cause, your ex-spouse’s...
Your ex-spouse, the kids and lifestyle disputes: What matters
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Feb 6, 2020 | Child custody
Where the kids are concerned, lifestyle differences between you and your ex-spouse can lead to complications in your custody plan. While some disputes are relatively minor (like whether bedtime is strictly at 9 p.m. or a lot looser), other differences can be much more...
Maximizing your custody rights without sacrificing your career
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Dec 13, 2019 | Child custody
When a marriage ends and children are involved, the kids’ best interests should be the top priority for parents in determining child custody. In many cases, the parent who spends more time with their children is generally awarded physical custody and will receive more...
How is child custody determined in New Jersey?
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Oct 1, 2019 | Child custody
Custody issues are the primary concern for most parents going through a divorce. When deciding custody, the court’s primary concern is to find the best situation for the child. In most cases here in New Jersey, the court wants both parents to continue to be involved...
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