Passaic County Birth Father’s Rights

October 24, 2018

Contact Woodland Park family lawyers about your paternal and adoption rights today 973-233-4396 Giving consent allows a loving family to adopt New Jersey adoptions generally require the consent of both biological parents. One of the first steps in the adoption procedure is for the biological parents to legally give their consent to the course of adoption for the child. The consent has the effect of relinquishing their parental rights over the child. If the birth father is participating and acknowledges […]

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Should I name the father on the birth certificate?

October 16, 2018

Passaic County Lawyers Discuss the Pros and Cons of Naming Biological Father Hospital Birth Certificate The father’s name is automatically included on the birth certificate when the birth mother is married. Legally, her husband is presumed to be the child’s father. In the case of an unmarried birth mother, adding the biological father’s name on the birth certificate is not automatic; he must agree and sign. Here are a few facts and the main Pros and Cons that both birth […]

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Why You May Not Be Ready to Date Soon After Divorce

August 6, 2018

It’s a harsh reality when you are first alone in your house and your children leave with your ex-spouse.  There may be lonely nights at the beginning of your new life, following your divorce.  Eating and sleeping alone may feel odd or uncomfortable, after many years of marriage. This is something new to you, even if you have lived alone in the past at some point.  It is something that takes time to get used to.  Your life has changed; […]

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Passaic County, NJ Adoption

July 2, 2018

Adopting a child or children in need can be a life-changing experience for New Jersey families. Not only will adoptive parents be providing a new life for their adoptive children, but they will be enriching their own lives as well. Adoption is also a potentially complex legal process that may involve a number of state, local, and federal agencies such as the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. Today, our adoption and family services attorneys will be identifying some of the […]

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Contempt of Court in New Jersey Family Law Cases

June 20, 2018

“Contempt of court” is the kind of legal term which is both well known, but not well understood. However, being found in contempt is a common occurrence when former spouses or co-parents refuse to adhere to their family law agreements such as divorce settlement agreements, child custody agreements, child support agreements, alimony agreements, and more. On the flip side, being accused of contempt of court can lead to serious ramifications without the proper legal representation. Today, our family law agreement attorneys will define contempt of court, […]

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