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...
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Child Custody
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...
What are some benefits of joint physical custody?
Many divorced parents in New Jersey share joint physical custody of their children. Although it’s not appropriate for everyone, joint custody offers a variety of benefits to families. It has a positive effect on your child Joint custody makes your divorce less...
Voluntary surrender of parental rights in NJ
Being a parent is one of the most precious gifts for many New Jersey residents. However, some people aren’t interested in parenting. Your former partner might be one of them. What it means to surrender parental rights When a parent chooses to surrender their parental...
