Disagreements about children's screen usage are common among co-parents. And, given the increasing presence of digital devices in children's lives from school-mandated participation in certain platforms to how social interactions are evolving, this source of tension...
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3 tips to help improve co-parenting situations
Trying to co-parent after a romantic relationship has ended isn’t easy. There are a lot of changes that must occur when this transition becomes necessary. One of the most important is that the children must remain each parent’s top priority. Each co-parenting...
What are some notable benefits of joint custody?
Many parents in New Jersey who are divorced or no longer in a relationship share custody of their children. Joint physical custody gives both parents the opportunity to be involved in the child’s life, but it doesn’t always mean this is 50/50. Regardless of the...
Determining custody rights after a parent dies
The death of a parent is one of the most difficult experiences a child may face. However, in addition to dealing with the grief associated with the death of a parent, a child may also have to deal with the chaos associated with child custody proceedings. New Jersey...
What should you do to prepare for your custody hearing?
A split between New Jersey parents is difficult regardless of the circumstances. However, looking to the future and focusing on the children is best. To improve your chances for child custody, prepare for your custody hearing by following these tips. Know how the...
What are the pros and cons of nesting when sharing custody?
After a divorce, New Jersey parents have different custody options to consider. One of them is nesting, which allows the child to remain in the family home while the parents alternate their time there. While this arrangement might seem ideal, there are both pros and...
Court-mandated mediation in New Jersey divorces
Due to mediation’s many benefits, it has become an integral part of the court's divorce process. There are two types of court-mandated mediation in New Jersey. Courts will often mandate it at some point during a couple’s divorce proceedings, either to attempt to...
Should you consider mediation for child custody issues?
A child custody case is often an emotional experience. When you’re also dealing with divorce, the situation becomes even tenser. Some New Jersey couples handle child custody issues in mediation instead of court. If both parents agree on all or most issues of child...
What factors do courts consider when deciding custody?
When New Jersey parents of minor children divorce, the court makes a decision about custody. There are certain factors the judge will consider when deciding whether one or both parents should get custody of their child. Child/parent relationships The court prefers for...
When substance abuse by a parent poses a threat to the child
Child custody and visitation can be a source of conflict for some parents in New Jersey. Even when both are focused on their children’s well-being, the parents might not agree on what those best interests are. When a parent is suspected of abusing alcohol or illegal...