What To Know About Child Custody
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. When two spouses end their marriage, a court will decide how custody of the couple’s minor children is divided between the parents. Custody consists of both physical and legal components, which are two different issues for the court to resolve. How is custody decided? A court will decide whether one […]
5 Questions To Ask A Child Custody Attorney
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. New Jersey courts make child custody decisions based on a child’s best interest, but the nuances of child custody law can influence case outcomes. Navigating child custody concerns does not involve just one parent and is not about one parent getting what they want. It is important to create a […]
7 Things to Know About Child Custody
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. The parent who receives custody of a child during a divorce depends on what is in the best interest of the child. New Jersey law requires that parents be treated equally regarding custody rights, meaning there is no gender preference. Here are 7 things to know before child custody is […]
3 Realities Facing Families in 2024
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. Parents admit that raising a family is often a difficult job, and it has gotten tougher in recent years. Some reasons: · Inflation: Families saw a 3.5% inflation rate increase from the same time the year before, according to a March 2024 Consumer Price Index summary from the Bureau of […]
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Face Legal And Financial Challenges
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. Grandparents throughout the nation are raising their grandchildren. According to the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey released earlier this year, nearly 7 million grandparents are financially responsible for the grandchildren who live with them. Raising children when their biological parents are unable to do so can mean unforeseen financial […]
3 Tips To Help Manage Family Stress, Parenting Burnout
By Cynthia Grob, Esq. Day-to-day, parenting can take a toll on the mental health of everyone in the family. A survey earlier this year by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reported that 62% of parents feel burned out by their responsibilities as a parent. Of the parents surveyed, Wexner Medical Center reported that: […]
Issues For Couples Ending Same-Sex Relationships
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. Child custody and child support laws apply to all parents. Many same-sex couples with children often confront issues involving adopted children or children who are the biological offspring of only one partner. In some situations, a same-sex partner is not a child’s biological or adoptive parent but has been the […]
Understanding A Separation Agreement
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. A separation agreement, also known as a property or marital settlement agreement in New Jersey, addresses issues beyond the division of marital property. The agreement may include: When properly signed and notarized, a separation agreement is a legally binding contract between each spouse. It can be enforced by the court. […]
Divorce Checklist: 5 Important Things To Do – And To Avoid
By Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. Learn What Your State Requires for a Divorce. Know State Laws Governing Property Division, Support. Find A Lawyer. Think About The Long Term. The Things You Don’t Want to Do: Cooper Levenson is a full-service law firm established in 1957. Cynthia N. Grob, Esq., a partner with nearly 20 years […]
Barr secures adoption for NJ family on appeal
The Appellate Division affirmed the termination of parental rights, thereby allowing the adoption of a child by her grandparents in a contested private adoption. Cooper Levenson’s Jennifer Barr represented the grandparents on appeal. The Appellate Division ruled in In the Matter of the Adoption of a Child by C.M. and C.M., Docket No. A-3562-20 (App. […]