Child Custody

Divorce inspires significant changes in family dynamics. For example, deciding what will happen to the family pet can be a complex emotional and logistical issue that arises for many couples. One solution some families consider is having the pet follow any minor...

You and your spouse are going to get divorced. You have one child together. You would be happy to split up legal and physical custody after the divorce. Your ex, however, has said that they are going to try to seek sole custody.  Your concern is that your child may...

You and your spouse got divorced, and you’ve split up the physical custody of your children. Maybe the kids live with you for one week and then with your ex for the next week. You have a slightly different schedule over the summer vacation or the holidays, but you...

What began as a necessity in 2020 – the work-from-home trend – became the arrangement of choice for many parents. The convenience and flexibility of remote work can facilitate a harmonious blend of professional and parenting responsibilities. However, it may also...

If you’re a divorced parent here in New Jersey, you may be dreaming about a summer jaunt to Europe, the Caribbean or some other exotic locale. In fact, anywhere other than under the current heat dome over the northeastern part of the country. But as a divorced parent,...

The summer months are usually a favorite time of year for children since they don’t have school and the weather is usually nice. For parents, this can be a challenging time of year, especially for those who aren’t with the child’s other parent any longer.  Trying to...

Going through a divorce is sometimes a contentious matter for adults. When child custody is one of the issues to be decided, everything can become particularly complicated. This is where a parenting coordinator may come into the picture. A parenting coordinator is a...

Divorce proceedings may be quite emotional and they can become much more upsetting when there is a custody issue involved. For example, you may be planning to file for sole custody of your child but you are concerned about how your soon-to-be ex-spouse will react....

Most of the time in a divorce involving children, family courts aim to keep both parents intimately involved in all aspects of their children’s lives.  That means that they’re likely to share both legal and physical custody of the child. Physical custody refers to...

When parents divorce, the top priority will be negotiating a custody schedule. This will determine who the child lives with and how much time they will spend with the non-custodial parent. In New Jersey, the most important factor in custody cases is the best interests...