Child Custody

If you are going through a divorce with a child, it’s critical to discuss custody exchange days. Effectively planning for transition days can make it more manageable for your child to cope with the new life.  Here are three tips for preparing for custody exchange...

A well-structured parenting time schedule can help co-parents live their lives with reasonable expectations in place, can help children maintain strong relationships with both parents and can provide consistency in the daily lives of everyone in a family.  While there...

Creating a co-parenting budget can help divorced or separated parents to more effectively support their child’s well-being and to use financial know-how to their family’s broader advantage. It can help both parents plan for shared expenses and minimize risks of...

In most shared custody arrangements, the child lives with one parent most of the time. They may spend alternating weekends, holidays or school breaks with the other parent, but for the most part, they live with their custodial parent.  This kind of setup works for...

When facing a child custody case in New Jersey, you'll quickly learn that the 'best interests' standard is the guiding principle in any decision. For instance, if you and your ex-spouse disagree about where your child should live, the court won't simply side with the...

Many parents wonder if their income will be the deciding factor in child custody battles. While financial stability is essential, it may not be the only aspect judges consider when awarding custody. Below are various elements that may influence custody decisions and...

Divorce can be an emotionally challenging process, especially when children are involved. One of the most important aspects of divorce is determining custody. Custody decisions can significantly impact a child's well-being, so parents must understand the different...

When addressing parenting time issues in a plan, parents will have already considered common factors, such as the child’s schedule, school breaks and vacations and transportation. However, there are other circumstances that require specific attention beyond regular...

Parents face big legal challenges when trying to get visitation rights without established paternity in New Jersey. Without legal recognition as the child's father, a man cannot request visitation through the courts. This creates a tough situation for those who want...

In divorces that involve children, a well-drafted co-parenting plan becomes a couple’s top priority. This plan will serve as the roadmap for how you and your spouse will continue to care for and raise your children together even when you are no longer married and in...