When we say 50/50 child custody, that is when both parents have equal joint physical custody of the child. They spend equal amounts of time with the child in a year and have equal rights to the decision-making for every aspect of the child’s life. New Jersey court...
When your romantic relationship ends, but you share a child with your former partner, you and your ex may need to come up with a plan for how you plan to raise your child moving forward. Unless you and your ex are able to agree on custody terms, you may need the...
As a parent navigating a New Jersey divorce, you may have concerns about how your split from your spouse might affect any children you share. You do have some control in this regard, and learning how to co-parent effectively with your former spouse is a good way to...
One of the repercussions of divorce is the challenge of co-parenting with someone you are no longer married to. For some couples, this happens easily. For most, however, sharing custody has its fair share of complications. There may be several reasons why you want to...
It is virtually impossible for any parent always to be with his or her children. After all, you eventually must go to work, travel, attend appointments or even simply take a break from your kids. Luckily, there are many excellent childcare services, nannies,...
The Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015 paved the way for legalized marriage equality in New Jersey. However, changes in the Supreme Court make many nervous about the long-term implications for the LBGTQ+ community. To protect the state’s...
Over the years, joint custody has gathered a reputation for serving as a beneficial option for divorcing families. Studies across the globe taking place over decades show time and again that children of divorce enjoy numerous benefits because of joint custody. But...
Due to manipulations from one parent, children sometimes refuse to have relationships with their other parents. Known as parental alienation, this mental condition affects children, as well as parents, and may result in long-term repercussions. Although often a...
When parents go through a divorce, they have to make a decision on what sort of custody they would like to go for. In some cases, the answer is obvious, while other cases may involve some back-and-forward discussions. Studies do tend to point toward one type of...
Child custody is one of the most important decisions to make during a divorce. However, over time, you may realize you need to modify that plan. To legally change your child custody orders in New Jersey, there are a few steps you need to take. Identify a substantial...
