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Dear Cassie: How does the court resolve a custody dispute? -L.K. Dear L.K.: In determining custody of a child, a court is always controlled by the child’s best interests. New Jersey has a custody statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, which identifies several factors... Read More

Single Family Homes Area Real Estate April 1 to 30, 2022
Atlantic Highlands – Closed six, ratio of sale to list price 104 percent, lowest closed sale $485,000, highest closed sale $1,175,000. Currently active seven, pending seven. Colts Neck – Closed six, ratio of sale to list price 102 percent, lowest... Read More

Teen Scene
Each month our young authors write, in their own voice, stories that will educate and inform fellow students and parents. If you are a teen who would like to write your story, contact The Journal. We’ll help you polish it up, so don’t worry, let’s... Read More

Do It Better: Transform a Summer Gathering into a Memorable Event
Entertaining in the summer is typically easier because events are more casual. It doesn’t take much to invite family and friends over for barbecues, pool parties, or simply drinks and snacks on the porch or patio. But with just a little more effort,... Read More

LET’S DISH! Let’s Talk About Veggies
Do you like to make dishes with the main as a vegetable? Perhaps you are exploring vegan dishes to improve your eating habits. Or maybe you are interested in getting to know the glories of the greens. Perhaps you are a person who wonders what all the... Read More

Dining with Draz: Il Colosseo
We love your recommendations. While it’s true that some work out better than others, this one was a winner. Thank you to reader Ellen for suggesting Il Colosseo in the Union Square Mall in Red Bank. This little gem is about a year old and is developing... Read More

Vacation Plans? Who Will Care for Your Pet?
This year’s summer season promises to be a popular one for travel, with many people anxious to vacation away from home after a long pandemic-induced hiatus. Our pets have been spending more time than usual with us and are not used to being separated... Read More

Historic Havens: 200th Anniversary of The Historic Village at Allaire
This year is the 200th anniversary of the Historic Village at Allaire. The complex is a carefully restored and respectfully operated treasure, and this year, the company town, created by James P. Allaire in 1822, will be marking this special birthday... Read More

Business Matters: Talk Value, Not Price
If you are a business owner and/or in sales, you know there is no trophy for second place. One of the keys to winning a deal is to be sure the relationship you have built with the potential client is solid enough to handle the price questions. But keep... Read More

Teen Scene
Each month our young authors write, in their own voice, stories that will educate and inform fellow students and parents. If you are a teen who would like to write your story, contact The Journal. We’ll help you polish it up, so don’t worry, let’s... Read More