On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Marriage is a decision that shapes the rest of your life. Your wedding may lead to children, a career change, a new perspective, and will most definitely include bliss and adversity. For some, the difference is monumental in good ways and bad. While many couples...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 22, 2020 | Divorce
Proposing marriage is a romantic time, but many believe that the best way to kill that romance is with a prenuptial agreement. However, while talking legalese directly after the proposal may seem unromantic, the reality is that a solid prenuptial agreement may help...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 19, 2020 | Child Custody
Addressing child-related needs as co-parents can be a tough balancing act when you no longer share a family home. But modern technology in the form of parenting and scheduling apps, can help you and your ex-spouse bypass a lot of drama. One of the best things you can...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 19, 2020 | Child Custody
When co-parents devise custody plans, they must evaluate their ability to work together with one another. If being in the same room or hearing from your ex-spouse is painful or frustrating, then parallel parenting might suit your family and benefit your children....
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 18, 2020 | Divorce
Mediation is a legal alternative to traditional courtroom litigation reserved primarily for civil cases. Over the past two decades, the use of mediation is on the rise, particularly in divorce cases. Couples use mediation for their divorce because of its many...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 9, 2020 | Child Custody
Establishing paternity, or legal fatherhood, gives the father the right to seek court-ordered visitation with his child. In the absence of legal paternity, the mother can prevent the father from seeing the child. In New Jersey, follow these steps to establish a legal...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 8, 2020 | Divorce
Prenuptial agreements establish a lot of boundaries at the top of a marriage. And even though you may be blissfully swept away by your spouse-to-be, these boundaries can help ease financial anxieties and, if it comes to it, make a painful divorce process easier. These...
On behalf of Schepisi & McLaughlin, P.A. | Jun 8, 2020 | Child Custody
Divorce is difficult for everyone under the best of circumstances. When you cannot communicate well with your ex-spouse, it affects the children you share and child custody issues. Sometimes, it even takes an uglier turn when one parent tries to distance a child from...
