Lawrence R Jones

November 12, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Sometimes, a person wishes to co-parent with a partner with whom they have no detailed, deep-rooted past relationship at all—not even a platonic one. Often, this involves two people who have recently met online.

By Lawrence R. Jones

9 minute read

November 03, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

An appropriate level of child support is generally an ongoing right of the child, regardless of whether they are born of a platonic, romantic, or married relationship.

By Lawrence R. Jones

10 minute read

October 28, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

The act of putting an agreement in writing does not necessarily eliminate the risk of future litigation between platonic-turned-adversarial parents on any number of possible issues and disputes.

By Lawrence R. Jones

10 minute read

October 21, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

What is 'platonic parenting,' and why do attorneys and judges need to familiarize themselves with this emerging and sometimes controversial concept?

By Lawrence R. Jones

10 minute read

September 22, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

This "non-family law" decision from the Third Circuit is relevant to family law practice.

By Lawrence R. Jones

11 minute read

April 26, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

There are additional challenges for parents, attorneys and judges when the parties in a divorce case have a child with autism.

By Lawrence R. Jones

10 minute read

April 19, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Future efforts may need to emphasize the importance of screening young children and connecting families to needed services before three years of age. The importance of early diagnosis and intervention cannot be overstated.

By Lawrence R. Jones

8 minute read

April 12, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

How a new case shines light on a serious social issue.

By Lawrence R. Jones

8 minute read

April 05, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Individualized Education Plans must logically be approached and prepared with a constructive, creative and reasonably expansive mindset in order to meet a student's needs, with more than “de minimus” progress in mind.

By Lawrence R. Jones

9 minute read

December 18, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Accepting or Rejecting a “Final” Settlement Offer: Critical points for the attorney-client discussion

By Lawrence R. Jones

7 minute read