Becoming a parent is often something many people dream of. Unfortunately, situations involving unmarried parents who are no longer together means that the issue of custody must be dealt with. A custody order between unmarried parents in New Jersey first requires that...
Child custody
What can I do if my child refuses to see the other parent?
Custody decisions in New Jersey are made based on what is in the best interest of your child. The court examines several factors when making this determination. One of these factors is the wishes of your child. While this factor is given more weight as your child...
Proving parental substance abuse to protect your child
Things can change pretty significantly after your initial custody and visitation order is issued. And those changes can have a tremendous impact on your child as well as the amount and quality of time that you spend with them. If at some point you feel that your...
Can you move out of state if you have an existing custody order?
Roseland area residents who have a custody arrangement with their ex-partner know how difficult it can be to arrange major life decisions. One such complication that can arise is relocation when there is an existing child custody arrangement in place. Many people move...
Can fathers get child custody following a divorce?
Both fathers and mothers love their children deeply, even if their marriage is headed to divorce. Some parents, especially fathers, may be concerned about how much time they will get to spend with their child if they divorce. Fortunately, New Jersey law protect the...
What factors do New Jersey courts consider in a child custody case?
For child custody issues in New Jersey, the rights of both parents are considered. New Jersey courts encourage both parents to share the rights and responsibilities of the child. There are four types of child custody recognized in New Jersey: Joint legal custody. This...
How child custody is decided in New Jersey
Both mothers and fathers likely have many concerns about child custody when divorcing. It is helpful for divorcing parents in New Jersey to be aware of how child custody is determined and what to expect from the child custody process. Factors used to guide child...
What should child support be used for?
Child support has certain intended uses that parents should be familiar with. It can help them negotiate the challenges of child support, a child support order, enforcing child support and modifying child support as necessary. Children have the right to financial...
Here’s what to expect from a child custody investigation
There can be a lot of tension amongst parents when it comes to determining child custody and visitation, with each parent thinking that they know what is best for their child. When these two competing views clash, allegations of parental unfitness can fly. This can...
How is child support enforced?
Child support is important for children and families. Children have a right to financial support from both of the parents. For that reason, it is helpful for both paying parents and recipient parents of child support to be familiar with how child support is enforced....