As you navigate your divorce, securing custody of your children is likely your top priority. The courts focus on your children's best interests rather than your preferences or desires. Understanding how courts make custody decisions can help you present the...
As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, parental alienation can be a key argument in a child custody dispute. If one parent is successful in showing this manipulative tactic, then the court is likely to rule in the non-alienating parent’s favor. That means if...
New Jersey family courts increasingly recognize that no two families look the same, and custody arrangements often require flexibility to reflect each family's unique needs. Although joint custody and sole custody remain common, judges may approve alternative models...
Divorce often forces parents to reassess how best to meet their children’s needs during a time of change. In New Jersey, co-parenting is frequently promoted as the ideal arrangement because it encourages both parents to work closely together. However, co-parenting is...
Good parents can disagree deeply about child custody and parenting plans after they split up. New Jersey parents may recognize that in theory, it is better for them to work out a parenting time agreement than to hash out their differences in a public and contentious...
Parents in New Jersey and elsewhere view quality time with their children as important and necessary for a strong parent-child relationship. Thus, if this time is constrained or reduced due to a split or a divorce, it can feel like this relationship is at risk. Child...
A child custody dispute can be hard-fought. But even after your initial custody issue is resolved through your divorce proceedings, you may later find that it no longer supports your child’s best interests. This often happens when circumstances or opinions change....
When discussing child custody cases, you may have heard the phrase "best interests of the child" thrown around quite a bit. But what does it mean? Understanding this crucial concept and its impact on custody decisions is essential if you are going through a divorce....
When parents go through a custody dispute, courts often appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to represent the best interests of the child. The role of the GAL can be crucial in determining what arrangement will serve the child best, especially in complex cases....
It is difficult to see beyond your own feelings and worries when your marriage is ending. Divorce is a very personal experience that can bring with it major changes to your life. However, the impact of divorce goes beyond yourself. When children are involved, you must...