Author: Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC
Parent Sanctioned for Interfering with Child’s Therapy with Other Parent
When divorcing couples have children, New Jersey Courts make decisions based on the best interests of the child. That may include ordering the child and/or the parents to undergo therapy. If the parties refuse to submit to therapy or interfere with a child’s participation in therapy, courts will hold them accountable as evidenced by a recent New Jersey decision involving Court-ordered parent-child reunification therapy.
How Kinship Legal Guardianship Protects Parental Rights
When children can no longer safely reside with their birth parents, the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) first look for relatives and family friends to provide care. The law recognizes that having children cared for by relatives and family friends who are familiar with them can help ease the trauma of […]
Can You Date During Divorce?
Divorcing couples often ask about dating – whether they can date and how it will look to a judge. A divorce can go on for a year or more, so the issue arises in many divorces not just those involving spouses who initiated a divorce because they met someone else. The reality is dating is allowed, but there are a few pitfalls that the parties should understand if they want to date while divorcing.
Francis W. Donahue, Esq. recognized as the recipient of the 2019 Saul Tischler Award
Recently, Francis W. Donahue, Esq., Partner at Donahue, Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC was recognized by the New Jersey State Bar Association as the recipient of the 2019 Saul Tischler Family Law Section Award. This prestigious award was presented to Frank for his lifetime contributions to the advancement of Family Law in the State of […]