UCCJEA: Is Home Where the Heart Is?
Another problem with the UCCJA and PKPA is that neither Act addresses the enforcement of a child custody determination. Thus, in 1997,...
Christine Fitzgerald
- Aug 1
Co-parenting Convo: School Days
By Christine C. Fitzgerald Summer always seems to go by quicker than a flash – or quicker than Allyson Felix can run! Before we know it...
Sheryl Seiden
- Jul 4
The Co-parenting Convo: The Fourth of July
In an ideal world, after the parenting time plan is made, it works out great for both parents and may as well be set in stone. And...
Sheryl Seiden
- Jun 24
The Coparenting Convo: Father’s Day
These daunting and stressful questions can often be answered by your Judgment of Divorce or Custody and Parenting Time Agreement. As...
Sheryl Seiden
- Jun 4
Co-parenting Convo: Dealing With Election Season
Depending on the child’s age, these situations can be managed differently. For young children, while it is important to teach them about...
Sheryl Seiden
- May 8
The Coparenting Convo: Mother’s Day
Unfortunately, because Mother’s Day falls during May every year, it also occasionally coincides with prom weekends, First Holy...
Sheryl Seiden
- Apr 12
Parental Alienation – Identifying and Addressing The Problem
By Sheryl J. Seiden[1] Parental alienation is a serious problem that plagues families when parents are involved in divorce proceedings...
Sheryl Seiden
- Mar 16
It Is Time to Re-Examine Our Relocation Laws
By: Sheryl J. Seiden[1] In our ever mobile society, relocation after a divorce is a very realistic option for a parent. The advancement...
Sheryl Seiden
- Feb 26
The Evolving Case Law That Triggered A Review of New Jersey's Law on Relocation
By: Sheryl J. Seiden [1] Until August 8, 2017, for sixteen years, the law in New Jersey on relocation created a presumption favoring...
Lucy Reynoso
- Dec 25, 2021
Co-parenting Convo: Christmas & the Pandemic: What Do You Do When One Party is Struggling Financial
By Lucy Reynoso It is officially the holiday season! Despite the confusing times brought by COVID-19, the Christmas spirit is alive with...
Sheryl Seiden
- Nov 25, 2021
Co-parenting Convo: Thanksgiving Co-Parenting During a Pandemic
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is the time for you to start planning how you and your co-parent are going to share the...
Sheryl Seiden
- Nov 20, 2021
Co-parenting Convo: Celebrating Hanukkah
With eight nights to celebrate the holiday, this can create eight opportunities for co-parents to celebrate with their children...
Sheryl Seiden
- Nov 14, 2021
Co-parenting Convo: Do’s and Don'ts of Holiday Co-parenting
Although creating a holiday schedule can appear daunting, it can be friendly and smooth if you focus more on your children than on...
Sheryl Seiden
- Oct 31, 2021
Co-parenting Convo: Tricks and Treats Tips for Halloween Co-parenting
TREAT: Do check your Custody and Parenting Time Agreement or Plan in advance of Halloween so that you avoid any miscommunications or...
Sheryl Seiden
- Sep 14, 2021
Co-parenting Convo: Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences
For co-parents, the anxiety of meeting the teacher while seeing the other parent may cause added stress. I put together the following...
Sheryl Seiden
- Sep 1, 2021
Back to School Without the Battles
First Day of School It’s always a milestone to see your children off to their first day of school in their extra nice outfits with...