Tips For Supporting Kids When A Parent Misses Parenting Time When a child's parent misses parenting time, it can be a challenging and emotionally charged situation for both the child and the custodial parent. Nothing is more heartbreaking than watching a child...
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Child Custody
Understanding the role of a forensic psychologist in a child custody case
Forensic psychologists are sometimes used for custody cases in New Jersey. Parents and courts work with these specialists to achieve an optimal custody arrangement for the child or children involved. Who they evaluate Forensic psychologists may evaluate everyone who...
The benefits and drawbacks of parallel parenting
The concept of parallel parenting is a relatively new approach to co-parenting that is gaining popularity among separated or divorced parents in New Jersey. Unlike traditional co-parenting where parents work together to make important decisions about their children's...
Why alternating week co-parenting may not be the best option
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...
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...