Child Custody

Even though parents often want 50/50 custody when they file for divorce, it is very unusual for co-parents to actually divide parental responsibilities evenly. Parents who have been the primary wage-earner for the family rather than the children's primary caregiver...

Divorces are never easy, and they’re often even more difficult when they involve children. In ideal situations, divorced parents in New Jersey commit to working together for the good of their children. One of the most popular parenting styles for divorced parents is...

New Jersey family law judges will in most cases allow parents to spend an abundant amount of time with their children after a divorce. It is not unusual for one parent to have custody of a child for a week before allowing the other parent to spend the following week...

Parents who are no longer married want to make the best of the situation for the sake of their children. While sharing custody, creating a co-parenting schedule is crucial. Although many parents might think that alternating weeks for shared custody is ideal, there are...

Custody orders approved by the New Jersey family courts and parenting plans drafted by separated parents dictate how co-parents split parenting time and other obligations concerning their children. If your family is subject to such an order, you and your children’s...

Preparing for a child custody hearing in New Jersey can feel overwhelming. Not knowing what to expect can cause worry and anxiety. But you can ease these feelings by learning more about how child custody works. Here are a few questions parents often ask when preparing...

The dissolution of a marriage, even among the most amicable soon-to-be-ex spouses, can bring with it a host of thorny issues that are not easily or immediately resolved. One of the most contentious areas for countless New Jersey couples preparing to split is that of...

If you're a parent in recovery from drug addiction in New Jersey, chances are good that you're facing some unique challenges when it comes to child custody. And while it's certainly not impossible to overcome these challenges, it's important to be aware of them to be...

Being a forensic psychologist in child custody cases consists of performing services while acting as a neutral evaluator. This includes conducting interviews not just with the children or parents but sometimes with extended family members as well. From this angle of...

A benefit of creating a parenting plan in New Jersey is that it can be a peaceful transition for your children when they go between one home and the other parent's home. In order for a plan to be successful, there should be communication between both parties. A...