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...
Tips for obtaining custody of your child
New Jersey law generally allows both parents to seek physical and legal custody rights to their child after a divorce. However, a judge will only grant you these rights if doing so is in your son or daughter's best interest. There are several proactive steps that you...
Parenting plans: Are they etched in stone?
At the end of a divorce case in New Jersey, the judge will take all evidence and recommendations of both parties to either finalize or reject a parenting plan. Because developing a parenting plan that works for everyone is difficult, it may seem like they are...
How psychologists are used in child custody disputes
When family law judges in New Jersey and around the country are called on to resolve child custody matters, they find themselves in a position where they must make decisions that will have a profound effect on the lives of people they do not really know. They are...
Mediation in child custody disputes
Divorced or divorcing parents in New Jersey should be aware that mediation is an option that's available to them. Child custody mediation can have several advantages when compared to court proceedings. It's not adversarial; instead, mediators seek to build consensus...
Other ways of resolving custody disputes without a court fight
Mediation is one way New Jersey parents can resolve their custody and parenting time disputes. Mediation is an option Mediation is a way New Jersey parents can talk about and come up with an agreeable parenting plan without going to court. While the trained mediator...
How is child custody determined in New Jersey?
Child custody concerns usually rank high on the list couples entering the divorce process may have. Because of this, it is helpful for them to be prepared for the child custody process and to understand how child custody is determined. The family law court will seek...
2020 New Jersey Divorce Trends
It has been reported that more than 26,000 New Jersey couples filed for divorce in 2019. A study of these filings revealed several notable recent trends that could be useful for New Jersey couples who are filing for divorce in 2020. One trend regarding custody is that...
The differences between custody and parenting time
Raising children is a very important job for parents in New Jersey. While parents are together, they can do this job together, but if they divorce, it is can be much more difficult. During the divorce, parents need to determine their responsibilities in raising the...
How parents can work together to raise their children
When two adults in New Jersey decide that they no longer want to stay married to each other, they have the option to end their relationship. However, they don't have the option of ending the relationship that they have with their children. Therefore, they may have to...
