In a divorce involving children, parents may share child custody. When parents share custody of their children, they often have to create a custody schedule. This schedule helps parents arrange and manage the time they have physical custody rights for their children....
As a co-parent, if you want to relocate after your divorce, you may have to ask for a modification of your child custody arrangement. After all, the court will consider your current living situation when determining how custody should be divided. If you and your...
Divorcing parents are meant to keep what would be best for their child at the forefront of their minds when making decisions. Yet it’s clear that some find this difficult. The following tips may help if your ex is one of those people who cannot manage to put your...
The holidays can be challenging for divorced parents, especially when navigating time-sharing arrangements over Thanksgiving. The key to minimizing conflict is to plan early and communicate openly. Here are more tips on time-sharing this Thanksgiving. Communicate...
In New Jersey, non-custodial parents typically have visitation rights. Visitation helps the child to build and maintain a healthy bond with their parent. Both parents playing an active role in the upbringing of the child is generally deemed to be in the child’s best...
Few things are more challenging for a child than having their parents divorce. While most children learn to deal with the new situation, it can be a tough few months or even years while they work towards that. One thing that parents can do to help them adjust is to be...
Co-parenting is a parenting arrangement wherein both parents actively participate in raising their children after separation or divorce. It involves shared responsibilities, decision-making and communication to ensure the well-being and upbringing of the children. One...
New Jersey Assembly Bill A912, introduced in January 2022, sparked significant debate about child custody in the state. The bill deviates from the current legal framework by establishing a presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child-related matters. That...
If you’re dealing with child custody issues, it’s time to look at the parenting plan. This is especially true if joint physical custody is no longer working. In some cases, joint physical custody is the best option for your New Jersey children. Joint physical custody...
Child custody can be the most challenging part of divorce for New Jersey parents. These proceedings, while scary, are oftentimes pretty straightforward. The court is just determining the best arrangement for your children. How to best prepare Sometimes you can discuss...
