Child custody decisions in New Jersey focus on the best interests of the child. Even so, it can feel unfair to one parent when the other receives more time with the children. Family courts aim to make decisions that provide the child with a stable and supportive...
Sometimes, a child refuses contact with a parent during or after a divorce or separation. In certain situations, one parent manipulates the child into rejecting the other parent. In other cases, the child pulls away for valid reasons. The truth of the matter tends to...
When parents end their marriage, they often grapple with one of the most critical choices: how to arrange custody for their children. Joint custody has become an increasingly popular option in recent years. But what exactly is joint custody, and how might it benefit...
Facing a child custody decision is typically one of the most challenging and emotionally taxing aspects of a divorce. In New Jersey, as in other states in the U.S., courts use the child's best interests as the guiding principle to shape every custody decision. This...
For decades now we have been hearing about how a divorce can have a negative impact on children. While divorce may genuinely be the best decision for you and your spouse, the effect on your children may be different. Even children who are old enough to understand what...
The children often take the brunt of the divorce. There is no easy way to say your family dynamics will change entirely because your parents want to separate. As parents, you know what is best for your children. Typically, that means both parents should remain active...