Child Custody

State courts take matters that impact a family's youngest and most vulnerable members seriously. For custody and parenting‑time decisions that serve and protect any involved children, judges rely on established statutory factors.  This approach helps the courts...

Child custody can be one of the most misunderstood parts of a family law dispute. Parents may hear conflicting advice from friends, relatives or online sources and assume that certain rules automatically apply to their situation.  However, in New Jersey, custody...

Divorce doesn't end your relationship with your co-parent, and a court-ordered parenting plan should give both of you a clear path forward. But what happens when your ex-spouse skips visitation, changes pickup times without warning or ignores the schedule altogether?...

Disagreements about where children will live or how parents will divide time can make separation or divorce more difficult. Parenting mediation allows parents to work through these issues and develop arrangements focused on their children. Parenting mediation in New...

Vaccinations for children have become a hot-button topic in a lot of circles, and they can create serious conflicts between separated or divorced parents. One parent may firmly believe in following the recommended vaccination schedule, while the other may genuinely...

Moving to another state after divorce can affect much more than your address. If you share custody or parenting responsibilities, taking your child with you may affect the other parent's ability to maintain a meaningful relationship with the child. Under New Jersey...

When co-parents have legal custody rights of their child, they can make important decisions for that child. If a couple gets divorced, for example, the court may determine that one or both of them have legal custody rights. With sole legal custody, one parent can make...

Deciding to move for a career or a fresh start is a difficult choice for many parents after a divorce. While one parent might see a bright future in a new state, the other often sees the potential loss of a vital support system. This tension is common in New Jersey,...

Child handovers can be one of the most emotional parts of a divorce or separation. Even when parents have good intentions, the stress, frustration or unresolved disagreements can make exchanges uncomfortable for everyone involved. A peaceful handover can help children...

You cannot deny child custody rights to your ex just because they will not pay child support. For example, maybe your ex, who has visitation rights, is a few months behind on their mandated support payments. When they show up for visitation, you may be tempted to tell...