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Defining A Substantial Change Of Circumstances For Custody Modification
After a divorce or child custody determination, one thing that frequently comes up is the desire to modify the court’s order. It is well...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 4, 20223 min read
Creating a Perfect Parenting Plan in 6 Steps
At the start, divorce feels like a win/lose situation. One parent may seem to have it all on paper, while the other struggles to make...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Are mediated divorces better for children than litigated divorces?
While every situation is different, mediated divorces are generally better for the children involved than if the divorce goes through...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 26, 20211 min read
Divorce Myths
When you’re going through a divorce you will have to make more major life decisions than you will at almost any other time in your life....

Alan Jacobs
Oct 19, 20211 min read
How To Make School Your Child’s Ally After Divorce!
Returning to school after their parents have separated or divorced can be difficult for any child. You can ease the transition, however,...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Talking to Your Kids About Divorce - The Most Difficult Conversation of All!
Challenging conversations can actually bring your family closer, as difficult conversations can be opportunities for growth. Talking to...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Your First Appointment with A GAL
So, your attorney tells you that a guardian ad litem has been appointed in your case. He or she oftentimes hands you a copy of the...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 3, 20211 min read
New Study Further Strengthens Case For Shared Parenting After Divorce
Yet another study has been published showing the benefits shared parenting offers families. This one indicates that it’s not only fathers...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 27, 20213 min read
4 Ways You Can Be The Parent Your Kids Need Post-Divorce
Divorce can be devastating when you’re a parent. You can’t just crawl into a hole and grieve, rant or rage. You must still care for the...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 6, 20213 min read
How to Prepare for Divorce – 54 Experts Share Their Best Tips
Going through a divorce or legal separation is a complicated and overwhelming ordeal. So if you’ve made the decision to divorce or are...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 22, 20211 min read
Enforcing Visitation When Denied Court-Ordered Parenting Time
When your ex denies you visitation on your court-ordered schedule, it can be an incredibly frustrating experience — particularly if it...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 15, 20214 min read
An Ode to Divorce Mediation
In this excellent article from the Jersey City Times, Jayne Freedman, offers, in her words, "an ode to divorce mediation", particularly...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 1, 20211 min read
Defining A Substantial Change Of Circumstances For Custody Modification
After a divorce or child custody determination, one thing that frequently comes up is the desire to modify the court’s order. It is well...

Alan Jacobs
May 25, 20211 min read
4 Benefits of Shared Parenting
With all of the recent legislative victories that support shared parenting as a legal standard in the United States, it is important to...

Alan Jacobs
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Dating After a Divorce: When to Introduce Children to a New Partner
One of the most common issues that comes up after a divorce is finalized is when and how to expose your younger children to new love...

Alan Jacobs
Apr 20, 20211 min read
The Child-Parent Relationship After High-Conflict Divorce
For some parents, divorce is the only way they can see out of a marriage filled with bitter battles, resentment, blame, and perhaps even...

Alan Jacobs
Apr 6, 20212 min read
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Bond with Your Teen After Divorce
Unlike younger children, teens are more likely to take sides during and after a divorce. It’s not difficult to understand why this...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 30, 20212 min read
50/50 Parenting Time: Is This What’s Best for Children?
In recent years, there has been a definite shift toward parents wanting to have equal parenting time with their children after a divorce....

Alan Jacobs
Mar 23, 20212 min read
Make Parent-Child Communication A Top Priority After Divorce
It’s no secret. One of the biggest challenges a parent faces after divorce is having healthy communication with your children. All...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 16, 20211 min read
8 Reasons Not To Introduce a New Love To Your Kids…Yet
Dating after divorce can be exciting but confusing when you have children. You may wonder: When is it a good time to introduce my new...

Alan Jacobs
Feb 23, 20211 min read

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