It’s fairly common at times for children to refuse to visitation with a noncustodial parent, especially when they enter their teens. Sometimes their reasons raise serious concerns, such as if they say their other parent is drinking or doing drugs or is behaving abusively. Most of the time, though, it’s because they are growing up…
Like every other state, New Jersey family law courts prefer that both parents be involved in the lives of their children, so they are pre-disposed to liberal visitation – also known as parenting time – for the noncustodial parent. However, there are some instances where the courts may not grant visitation at all, or impose…
Grandparents can add a lot to a child’s life, especially when the child’s parents are divorced. Unfortunately, when one spouse divorces another, they often “divorce” their ex’s parents as well. Like every other state, grandparents in New Jersey can go to court to request visitation rights for their grandchildren, even if the custodial parent objects.…