Most people are now familiar with mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution. People usually think they have to choose between the court process or mediation regarding divorce. However, even though it is true that a divorcing couple can choose to use...
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How can a child’s age impact the custody agreement?
While there are no hard and fast rules regarding child custody determination, one of the crucial factors the judge considers is the child’s age. But how exactly does the child’s age impact the custody agreement? Infants and toddlers If the non-primary parent is the...
Can child visitation rights be granted for non-parents?
In New Jersey family law cases, there might be a perception that a child custody and visitation dispute only relates to the child’s parents. While this is true in a large portion of cases, there are others who might want to see the child. The law specifically...
Do I have to pay child support if I have shared custody?
Although child support and custody are handled in different areas of New Jersey courts, they are closely related. When you are divorcing or separating from your co-parent, custody is typically your main priority. Custody in New Jersey is based on the best interest of...
Can a custodial parent keep the family home in New Jersey?
Child custody is a common topic for disagreement in a New Jersey divorce. While this is of critical importance to many parents, the issues surrounding it often go beyond which parent will be the primary custodian and live with the child the bulk of the time. Under...
Can we make divorce easier on our kids?
Divorce impacts all facets of your life and the lives of your children. If you do not keep your kid’s mental health in mind during the process, you may find that your children have been deeply impacted by the process. A solid foundation Your kids need structure and...
Can mere chitchat between co-parents harm their child?
You may be on good terms with your co-parent and are able to talk about many day-to-day things, seemingly without incident. However, is this simple chatter good for your child? Recent research suggests perhaps not. Research on parental communication in a divorce A...
Why is it important to adhere to a parenting time order?
Even after custody and parenting time agreements have been made, it is not uncommon for disagreements to continue and for parents to violate the order, making it difficult for the other parent. There are reasons why this is a mistake and it is wise to find solutions...
Custody challenges in the summertime
Divorced or separated New Jersey parents raising children together know the challenges of making and following a custody schedule. Most parenting time agreements have different custody schedules for the school year and summer. Before summer begins, you are likely...
What does ‘best interests of the child’ really mean?
All New Jersey divorces involve many decisions that can have an impact on the couple’s children. If the children are minors, the court must weigh its decision in light of a concept called “the best interests of the child.” While the intuitive meaning of this phrase is...