If you are a New Jersey parent seeking sole custody — either in conjunction with your divorce/separation or as a modification of an existing order — you should know that New Jersey courts make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child. Judges are given great latitude in making that determination; the only…
In all child custody matters, New Jersey family courts will be guided by what is in the best interest of the child. Judges look very carefully at a number of factors when determining custody under New Jersey law, which includes but are not limited to: The parents’ ability to agree, communicate, and cooperate in matters…
New Jersey family courts follow guidelines that keep the best interests of the child at the center of legal decisions, and the courts typically believe that children do best when both parents are involved in their lives. Custody does not usually become an issue until one spouse moves out or seeks an order for visitation…
New Jersey courts have long recognized the benefit of the involvement of both parents in the daily lives of their children and tend to favor shared — or joint — custody when there is a divorce, absent any evidence of abuse or neglect. There have been many studies on the benefits of shared parenting for…
Once a custody agreement has been approved by the court, you and your spouse are obligated to follow the terms of that agreement. If changes needs to be made, you will need to speak with your attorney about submitting a request to the court to modify the existing order; you cannot just unilaterally make changes…
If a child custody dispute looms in your future, it is important that your attorney be able to present your parenting judgments and decisions in the best possible light. The following is a review of the potential pitfalls that can occur during a custody case so you know what to avoid: Significant Others. While you…