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Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 7 - Custody Evaluation Talk
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How to Put Your Children First in Co-Parenting
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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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As a child of divorce, I know there is nothing more heartwarming than when your parents can get along and co-parent well. No, you do not need to be besties with your ex. However, you owe it to your children to strive toward...more
I started reading C.G. v. D.W., an unreported (non-precedential) Appellate Division case released on March 1, 2024, sucked in by the opening sentence about the court’s denial of an intra-state move. As there aren’t that many...more
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