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Arbitration vs. Mediation in NJ Family Law: Which Path Gets You Results Faster?

When New Jersey families face disputes involving divorce, custody or financial issues, the court system isn’t the only option, and often, it isn’t the best one. Mediation and arbitration are two private dispute-resolution...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Communication Issues to Avoid While Co-Parenting

When ending a relationship, whether it’s through divorce, separation or breaking up, it may be appealing to completely cut off communication. However, if you share a child, you will need to be in each other’s lives for at...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Knowing When to Settle Your Case

Divorce is emotional and sometimes those emotions can cloud your judgment and stop you from settling your case, or missing opportunities to settle your case. Divorce can also be an expensive process, and the longer it drags...more

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Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Divorce: What Their Custody and Child Support Agreement Can Teach Families

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Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Divorce: Lessons for Families - Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce has shocked Hollywood. After 19 years of marriage, Kidman recently filed citing irreconcilable differences. While the...more

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The scoop on co-parent counseling

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Co-parenting counsel is a popular trend in divorce and family matters. In some cases, the parties agree to go to co-parenting counseling on their own accord. In other circumstances, the attorneys in the case or the guardian...more

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What Celebrity Custody Battles Can Teach Maryland and DC Parents

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When celebrities divorce, the headlines tend to focus on the drama. But behind the paparazzi photos and tabloids, celebrity custody disputes often mirror the same issues that parents in Maryland and Washington, D.C. face...more

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Ohio Senate Bill 174 and the Future of Ohio Custody Law: Part 2 – SB 174

On April 8, 2025, Ohio Senate Bill 174 (SB 174), a bill that would significantly change the way child custody matters are handled and heard by Ohio courts, was introduced in the Ohio Legislature by Senators Theresa Gavarone...more

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Ohio Senate Bill 174 and the Future of Ohio Custody Law: Part 1 – The Current Law

On April 8, 2025, Ohio Senate Bill 174 (“SB 174”), a bill that would significantly change the way child custody matters are handled and heard by Ohio courts, was introduced in the Ohio Legislature by Senators Theresa Gavarone...more

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Co-Parenting Through a Separation: How to Handle Communication Breakdowns

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When parents separate, breakdowns in communication frequently accompany the end of the relationship. In my practice, the same themes appear again and again...more

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Thinking About Divorce: 5 Things to Know Before Your First Consultation

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Divorce is a significant life decision — one that can feel overwhelming, especially when children, finances, and long-term planning are involved. An initial consultation with a family law attorney is not a commitment to move...more

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Back-to-school and divorce: Supporting children through family transitions

The start of a new school year can be exciting for children, but it can also bring stress for both students and their parents. I experience this with my own school-aged children each year! Feelings of overwhelm may be...more

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Three Recommendations for Newly-Divorced Parents to Help Avoid Post-Judgment Parenting Time Struggles

Almost every person who signs their judgment of divorce has the same feeling of relief: Phew. The case is finally over. I can move on....more

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Co-Parenting Cheer: Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

The holiday season should be a time of joy, reflection, and connection — but for co-parents, it can also bring logistical headaches and emotional strain. Between custody schedules, travel plans, and differing traditions, it’s...more

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Can You Start Dating While Divorcing? Legal and Personal Considerations

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When couples agree to divorce, one of the first questions that is often asked is: “Can I start dating?” The simple answer is yes you can, but there are things to keep in mind. Even after you’ve filed for divorce, you are...more

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When a Parent Wants to Relocate with a Child: What You Need to Know

With today’s growing globalization and mobile workforce, it’s more common than ever for individuals to move to another city, state, or even country in pursuit of a new career, education, or lifestyle opportunity. While these...more

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10 Things I Know About Parental Alienation

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1. Parental alienation involves a parent manipulating a child in a way that causes the child to fear, disrespect, dislike, and reject the other parent. It is often more complicated than it seems, and it is not always to blame...more

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Can Your Therapist Opine About Your Custody Case?

Parents often tell me that their individual therapist, former marriage counselor, or even their child’s therapist should have an opinion about the outcome of their custody case. They’ll ask why the judge cannot just speak to...more

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Sandhu v Mangat: BC Supreme Court Rules on Parenting Coordinators and Section 7

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In the recent case of Sandhu v Mangat, 2025 BCCA 34, the BC Supreme Court shed some light on the scope of parenting coordinators’ (PC) jurisdiction and section 7 expenses relating to ‘special or extraordinary expenses’ under...more

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Sign Or Your Kids Disappear Forever: Why Divorce Custody Threats Are Legal Fiction

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Anatomy of a panic attack: When your ex plays custody hostage negotiator - Sheer panic. That's what I see in the eyes of clients who first sit across from me after their spouse has filed for divorce, changed the locks on...more

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New Iowa Law, Same College Tab: Keep It Open with Creative Planning

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When Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 513 into law (effective July 1, 2025), she fundamentally changed how divorced parents in Iowa handle college expenses. The new legislation eliminates Iowa courts' authority to...more

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By Order Of The Court, You Must See Me!

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Highly contested child custody cases are hard on everyone. The children's routines change. The parents lose the ability to see their children 24/7. None of it is pleasant. But can parents make it worse? Absolutely!...more

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Don’t Take the Bait

I have come to the realization that the longer two people are together in a relationship, not only do they know what makes the other one tick, but they also know what it takes to get under the other’s skin. They know how to...more

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Divorce Dramatics: Dial it Down

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Many clients dream of a low-conflict divorce. And for good reason—a peaceful separation benefits everyone involved: the spouses, the children, and even their finances. But what happens when one spouse uses the divorce process...more

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Ex-Spouse, Permanent Fixture: Why Birthday Cards Matter More Than Divorce Papers

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Holidays come and go, but your ex-spouse is forever. This simple truth guides my advice to clients who share children with their soon-to-be former spouse. The secret to a smoother post-divorce life—benefiting both the...more

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Pennsylvania Justices Recognize Intent-Based Parentage

On March 20, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recognized “Intent-Based Parentage” as a pathway to legal parenthood in the Commonwealth. In the landmark decision of Glover v. Junior, the court recognized previously...more

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