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...
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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...
What type of custody is best for your family?
When New Jersey parents divorce, they will need to figure out their child custody situation. To do this, they will need to understand the types of child custody and what each implies for their family situation. Physical and legal custody There are two main types of...
Creating the perfect alternating custody schedule for the summer
Each year, many New Jersey couples have no choice but to end their marriages. This situation can become more complex when there are children in the mix. As summer approaches, it's always a good idea to have the alternating custody schedule figured out between you and...
A custody schedule to fit your family
As New Jersey parents seek to create a custody schedule to go into effect after the divorce, they will need to research what type works best for their families. While a 50-50 split is often recommended, the traditional alternating-week schedule might not work for all...
How to cope when raising a child with your former partner
If you share a child with a former partner, you will likely need to work with that person to raise that son or daughter. Although it can be frustrating to work with your child's other parent, there are actions you can take to make it easier to do what's best for your...
How custody and visitation can be affected by substance abuse
Substance abuse can affect how courts establish or modify custody and visitation orders in New Jersey. If you are a parent worried about how the abuse of alcohol and substances can affect the order, there are things you should know. The best interest of the child is...
How to deal with a pregnancy during a divorce
New Jersey law allows you to end your marriage for any reason. However, if you share a child with your former spouse, you are generally required to care for it until it reaches the age of majority. This is true even if the child is conceived with this individual...
Things to know about a relocation child custody modification
After going through a divorce in the state of New Jersey, you may find that you would like to relocate. It's not uncommon for at least one spouse to want to relocate after their divorce is finalized. Unfortunately, relocation isn't as easy as just moving. You need to...
Different New Jersey joint child custody arrangements
In a New Jersey divorce case, decisions must be made regarding the legal and physical custody of a child. There are a number of different physical custody arrangements that may be in the best interests of a child. New Jersey custody and the best interests of a child...
