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Blog by Attorney Lakisha N. Dean Esq

Navigating Custody & Relocation: Legal Insights for Parents

Lakisha N. Dean

Published on: 21/12/2024

As a family law attorney with over 15 years of experience, I’ve guided countless families through challenging custody and relocation cases. Today, I want to address an issue that deeply impacts families: what happens when a parent wants to move out of New Jersey with their child. Relocating with a child is a significant decision that can have lasting consequences on your life, your child’s well-being, and your relationship with them.

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Navigating New Jersey Child Support Laws and Guidelines

Lakisha N. Dean

Published on: 06/10/2022

I think, fundamentally, we all want to be able to financially support our children. We usually want them to go further than us in life and not have to struggle the way we may have. Yet, when it comes to the subject of child support, this gets quite sticky. I’ve represented clients on both sides of this issue and although New Jersey has guidelines that, for the most part, are pretty objective. The stickiness comes in when a parent’s ego is involved. Yes, it said it. Sometimes we put our needs in front of our children’s needs. I’m including myself, because I’m guilty of this too. This happens on both sides.

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