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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Settling a divorce is oftentimes incredibly grueling and challenging for the couple. One of the most difficult aspects of the divorce is having to see who will take have physical custody of the child. As hard as the situation might be, sometimes parents have to go...
Perhaps, your ex-spouse spends too much money on your kids, and in turn they expect more from you. Or maybe your ex is constantly requesting last-minute scheduling changes that diverge from your parenting plan. Whatever the case may be, you and your shared children...
For divorced co-parents, a parenting agreement can be quite beneficial. A parenting agreement outlines all interactions between parents and their children, identifies the type of custody (joint or sole), visitation rights, and dispute resolution. This last item...
One of the main concerns in any divorce is child custody. This can be an especially significant concern for fathers, who may worry about a judge favoring their child’s mother. It’s a common misconception that courts will almost always appoint the mother full custody....
Managing child custody across state lines can be challenging. In the past, states would have a hard time communicating custody orders between each other. Parents could even bring their children to a new state and sue for custody there, creating situations where a...
