Child Custody

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...

Writing a parenting plan during custody negotiations in any divorce can be emotional and complex. And as some estranged New Jersey couples will discover, when the parenting plan refers to a special needs child, it can become a lot more complicated. However, the more...

Hostile divorces hurt children, so if abusive behavior is going on, you should document it to the best of your ability. New Jersey will look at the evidence of abuse when making decisions on child custody. Not all hostile divorces involve abusive behavior, but cases...

As a general rule, it's harder to obtain custody of your children if you have a substance abuse problem. However, a New Jersey judge may still allow you to see your sons or daughter as you work to overcome your addiction. If you are able to get past your drug or...

As a parent, it's important to do what is in your child's best interest, and this may be especially important during a child custody dispute. If you are in the midst of a disagreement over how parental rights to a son or daughter will be allocated, it may be best to...