Family courts in New Jersey prefer shared custody arrangements since children generally benefit from maintaining a relationship with both parents. It also helps the overall well-being of the parents. However, there is the possibility that after the divorce, one parent...
Child Custody
4 tips for communicating with your co-parent
Raising kids in two homes requires effective communication to be successful. You and your co-parent may still have strong emotions from the divorce, but this should not affect your parenting. While it may take time to achieve smooth co-parenting, especially in the...
Parental alienation in the context of divorce
A divorce comes with many areas of contestation, including child custody. As a parent, you want to make major decisions for your child. You also want your child to spend as much time with you as possible. The other parent most likely will wish to have the same...
What happens when a custodial parent dies?
A minor child enduring a parent’s death after divorce is an unfathomable tragedy. Even if the child is still trying to process their painful circumstances, new living arrangements may already present further difficulties. When a custodial parent dies, New Jersey law...
What should parents avoid doing during child custody mediation?
New Jersey law recognizes the significance of having both parents keep a healthy relationship with their child even after divorce. However, accomplishing a custody plan agreeable to both parties and adhering to the child’s best interests is often challenging. So,...
When is a New Jersey parent deemed unfit for child custody?
No perfect parent exists, but each one strives to be the kind their child needs. Especially in divorcing families, New Jersey courts recognize the significance of having both parents frequently and continuously present in their child’s life. However, as the state’s...
Handling holidays: Parenting time schedule guidelines
The holiday rush is a major stressor for divorcing couples. The sentimental spirit all around makes it doubly challenging to strike a balance in parenting time. But if done in a way that caters to both parties’ varying needs and the child’s best interests, it can be a...
What Are the Grounds for Full Custody In New Jersey?
Having full custody of a child means you are the only parent entrusted with both physical and legal custody. Only under specific circumstances would the court award full custody to one parent, and the grounds for that ruling are whether it is in the child's best...
Requesting Grandchildren Visitation Rights In New Jersey
Children sometimes consider their grandparents as extra parents. When children establish a strong connection with their grandparents, the relationship becomes integral to their growth and development. Unfortunately, situations like divorce change family dynamics and...
Who Gets To Decide Where My Child Goes To School?
Parents want the best for their children, and to achieve this, they must make decisions suitable for their child’s needs and interests. These decisions include what school the child will attend or which extracurricular activities would serve them well. However, for...