Child Custody

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...