How Child Custody Works when the Custodial Parent Dies in NJ

November 13, 2022

Alternatives After the Passing of the Custodial Parent in New Jersey The Decisions of the Non-Custodial Parent, Surviving Relatives, or Third Parties Should Focus on the Best Interest of the Child New Jersey custodial arrangements are carefully configured to ensure that a child’s best interests are met. A custodial arrangement includes who has the legal right to make decisions regarding the child’s upbringing, such as regarding their medical care, their religious upbringing, and choices regarding education. In many cases, both parents […]

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Protect Your Parental Rights in Assisted Reproduction in New Jersey

July 29, 2022

The use of  assisted reproductive technology has expanded over the years, generating questions about parental rights among couples. Sometimes, couples want to have children but cannot conceive on their own. Fortunately, technological advances have made it possible to conceive through surrogates. If you or someone close to you is considering assisted reproduction, you will want to be aware of your options and the legal details they each entail, discussed more thoroughly below. Contact the Montanari Law Group if you would […]

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Distinguishing Child Abuse from Neglect in New Jersey

July 19, 2022

Frequently Confused, Child Abuse and Neglect are Not the Same in NJ The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) sets a high standard for the well-being, health, and welfare of all minors in the State. Child abuse and neglect are both considered serious actions, but they are fundamentally different in their definitions and key considerations according to the law. While both are addressed in N.J.S.A. 9:6-1 there are distinct actions, situations, and outcomes that constitute child abuse or child neglect […]

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Identifying Unfit Parents in New Jersey

April 29, 2022

Trustworthy Family Lawyers Discussing What Makes an Unfit Parent in Clifton, Wayne, Woodland Park, and Passaic County, NJ It is said that parenting is the hardest job on earth because our children don’t come with an instruction manual. Every child is different and therefore their individual needs are different.  If you add a divorce into the mix, you have the perfect storm ripe and ready for the possibility of someone becoming an unfit parent.  No one chooses to be an […]

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Parallel Parenting Plan: The Key to Avoid Conflict

April 14, 2022

Working Around Parental Conflicts through a Parallel Parenting Plan in Passaic County, New Jersey. The stressful effects of a divorce take their toll on everyone involved, from the divorcing spouses to the involved children. Even the most amicable divorces create emotional, mental, financial, and even physical stress. When a couple is divorcing within a high-conflict atmosphere, however, the adverse effects can be through the roof. When it comes to divorcing with children, some divorcees have found that parallel parenting is […]

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