In New Jersey, individuals and couples have many options to build their families. When choosing adoption, there are required steps they must follow to complete the process. Eligibility and process An individual or couple must be at least 18 years old, a resident of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
