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...
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Child Custody
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...
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...