Figuring out where your child will live and who will make decisions for them when you separate or divorce the other parent can be a painful process. It can be especially difficult to navigate if you have the following misconceptions about child custody cases. ...
Child Custody
What to know about coparenting with a narcissistic ex
If you've recently ended your marriage in New Jersey and your ex is a narcissist, you've likely discovered that trying to co-parent with them is next to impossible. Instead of trying to co-parent in the traditional way, you'll have to establish clear boundaries and...
Will a judge decide child custody based on income?
If you're in a child custody battle with your ex, you've likely found that the process is not only time-consuming but expensive as well the longer the case goes on. If you're a New Jersey resident, here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to income and child...
What does it take to get a child custody modification in New Jersey?
If your divorce occurred several years ago, chances are that your current situation is much different from when you first got divorced. You might have gotten remarried, you may have a different employment situation, and you may have even moved to a different town or...
3 mistakes to avoid when creating a parenting time plan
A couple will likely face numerous challenges when navigating the divorce process. From property division to support matters, the divorcing couple must negotiate several issues until they reach a beneficial resolution. Unfortunately, in their haste to complete certain...
What are the child custody laws in New Jersey?
New Jersey parents going through a divorce typically have to consider child custody matters in order to settle their divorce. Custody is determined based on various factors that parents should be familiar with. What are the types of child custody in New Jersey? Legal...
How can you make your custody transfer go smoothly?
If you and your ex-spouse have a shared custody arrangement, you probably have to see him or her at least once a week to transfer physical custody of your kids. While your custody transfer does not have to be lengthy, it should ensure your children safely go to their...
How do addiction and recovery affect child custody?
If you are a parent in New Jersey who is struggling with addiction, you might be concerned about how it will affect your right to custody and visitation. While a history of addiction or substance abuse can affect the way a court decides to grant custody and...
Can my ex keep me from seeing our out-of-wedlock children?
As time carries forward, the modern definition of what defines a family changes with it. Unfortunately, the laws pertaining to paternity and parental rights do not change as fast. The slow pace of the law can create problems for parents who had children outside of...
How divorced parents can handle the new child tax relief
Parents of minor children in New Jersey could start receiving monthly relief from the IRS according to the tax legislation of 2020. Many divorced parents wonder who between them gets this relief or how they are supposed to share it. It may be beneficial to look at how...
