Co-parenting after a separation or divorce in New Jersey can be emotionally taxing. One common arrangement is alternating-week co-parenting, where each parent has the child for one week at a time. While this arrangement may work well for some families, there are...
Child Custody
Nesting as a form of child custody
Nesting is a custody alternative that has been gaining popularity with New Jersey parents in recent years. This arrangement involves allowing the children to stay in the family home, while the parents take turns living there with them. The idea behind nesting is to...
Do parental finances determine child custody?
One of the most challenging parts of a divorce or separation can be determining child custody. And it's natural to immediately think of the finances of the two parents when considering a child custody dispute. But how do parental finances impact child custody in New...
Understanding child custody terms
As you prepare to file for custody of your New Jersey child, it is important for you to understand the terms used for the types of custody you will be seeking. Each family’s situation is different, and custody is awarded based on their needs and the child’s best...
What are the best tips for preparing for a custody hearing?
When divorced parents in New Jersey are unable to agree on child custody, they must go through the court to have it decided. There are many things you can do to ensure that the process protects the best interests of your child. Bring all supportive documentation You...
The role of a forensic psychologist in child custody cases
Thousands of New Jersey couples end their marriages through divorce proceedings every year. Separation becomes much more complicated when child custody is part of the negotiation. In intense cases, the court may ask a forensic psychologist to help determine what is...
Discussing visitation schedules in mediation
Mediation can be an effective and cost-efficient way to resolve your New Jersey custody issues with your child’s other parent. The process encourages the two of you to learn to collaborate to deal with issues related to parenting and to figure out how to best...
How to co-parent when the other party is a narcissist
Going through a divorce is an understandably difficult time. This situation sometimes becomes harder for New Jersey couples who have children together. To help ease the transition, many adults decide to make things easier on their children by co-parenting. But what if...
Rules and Considerations for child custody relocation
When a couple gets a divorce, it is common for one or both parties to move to another city or state. If the ex-couple has children, the best interest of those children should be taken into account before relocating. If you live in New Jersey, here are some important...
What factors do courts consider during custody cases?
In New Jersey, courts will consider a variety of factors related to the parents, the children, their relationship and the physical environment when making a decision about child custody. However, if the parents reach a custody agreement that serves the best interests...