A court-ordered custody arrangement in New Jersey is not permanent. It can be modified if it’s no longer working as intended. However, courts don’t approve custody changes simply because one parent asks. You need clear, credible evidence to convince the judge that a...
Custody arrangements require a clear breakdown of parenting time. In addition to addressing the overall breakdown of parenting time, it is also typically necessary to have a schedule for holidays and other special days with the children, such as their birthdays. ...
Establishing a parenting time plan can be one of the most important steps during a divorce. In New Jersey, family courts focus on the child’s best interests and aim to ensure stability during times of change. Understanding the process may help you approach these...
Many people know about the technique called “gray rocking” when dealing with narcissists and other angry exes. That’s when the person’s responses are so muted and neutral that the argumentative ex-spouse eventually gets bored trying to get a rise out of their former...
Raising children when you’re not in a romantic relationship can be a challenging undertaking. This is a situation that requires both parents to take steps to make things as stress-free as possible. One of the most important things to remember is that you have to put...
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...