What Should You Do If A Co-Parent Abuses Drugs Or Alcohol?

Child Custody
Father Sits On Sofa With Children Smoking And Drinking

Regardless of the reasons behind getting married, they don’t always succeed. Very often, children end up being involved. As hard as divorce is on an adult, it can tear a child’s world apart. During the marriage, during a divorce, and following the divorce, if a child’s other parent abuses drugs or alcohol, the stakes are...

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Preparation Of Pendente Lite Applications

Child Custody

The pendente lite phase of the case and the results of a pendente lite application are critical for setting the tone for the balance of the case, and often affect whatever final decisions or agreements are reached. If an inequitable result occurs early on, it could seriously compromise one party’s case. Typically, pendente lite motions provide judges with an...

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Why Should You Hire Child Custody Litigation Experts?

Child Custody
Why Should You Hire Child Custody Litigation Experts?

Fighting in court for custody of your child is never an easy situation to deal with. However, if you happen to be in the midst of a messy divorce, then it might be unavoidable. Here at Romanowski Law Offices, Curtis J. Romanowski has years of experience in the legal field and specializes in family law...

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How to Act Around Your Children During a Divorce

Child Custody
Metuchen, NJ Family Law Attorneys - Romanowski Law Offices

There is plenty of advice out there telling parents how to act around their children during a divorce. What is most important is to understand that there is no “right way.” The process is highly emotional and takes its toll on everyone involved — including children. Everyone will react to the divorce differently; therefore, families...

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Can You Change Your Child’s Surname After a Divorce?

Child Custody
Metuchen, NJ Family Law Attorneys - Romanowski Law Offices

After your divorce, it is not uncommon to want nothing to do with your ex-spouse. Perhaps the divorce proceeding was so grueling that hearing their name creates aggression. You have already made the decision to start using your maiden name immediately after the divorce; however you may wonder what you can do for children that...

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Considerations When Divorcing with Special Needs Children

Child Custody
Metuchen, NJ Child Custody Lawyers - Romanowski Law Offices

A divorce with children is always complex, but when one of those children has special needs, the issues of parenting time, custody, and support become much more complicated. Decisions for these issues must always be in the best interest of the child, but determining what is best for a special needs child may not be...

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Three Key Steps to Modifying a Custody Plan

Child Custody
Metuchen, NJ Child Custody Lawyers - Romanowski Law Offices

Parenting time schedules – usually determined as part of divorce proceedings – may conflict with a child or parent’s lifestyle as time passes. When an existing parenting plan is no longer working, one parent may seek a modification to their existing order. Changing a custody plan after it has been approved by the court is...

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What Happens if a Court Denies a Move-Away in NJ?

Child Custody
New Jersey Divorce Attorney

Once child custody and visitation have been established, a custodial parent that wishes to relocate with their child must get the permission of the non-custodial parent. If that parent does not grant permission, the case will go to court and a judge will determine if the custodial parent meets the 12 factors required to relocate.

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