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A parent’s absence can unsettle a child’s routine and leave the other parent carrying responsibilities. Courts may examine that family pattern alongside the terms of an existing order. If you share custody but now manage most care, that history could influence a...
No. In New Jersey, child support and parenting time are separate legal issues and you cannot stop paying child support because the other parent blocks visitation. Many parents feel angry and frustrated when they miss scheduled time with their children. However,...
Court-issued custody orders are not mere suggestions. They are enforceable directives meant to bring structure, predictability and legal accountability to co-parenting arrangements. When one parent ignores those terms, it’s a violation of a court order with legal...
Adults who opt to end a romantic relationship may not want to have anything to do with each other after they split up, but that’s not possible if they share children. Parents who aren’t involved with each other any longer have to find ways that they can keep the...
Divorced or separated parents often fight intensely over parenting time. They both likely want as much time with their children as possible. Once there is a schedule in place that aligns with a custody order, both parents can usually work their professional and...
Seeking child custody during a divorce can feel overwhelming because emotions are high, and decisions made early can affect your children for years to come. Understanding how custody decisions are made helps you approach the process with clarity and purpose. Taking...
Parental alienation can become a significant issue in New Jersey custody disputes, especially when one parent believes the other is influencing a child’s perception in harmful ways. When one parent attempts to damage the child’s relationship with the other, it can...
Suppose you and your co-parent reach a point where schedules shift, your child’s needs evolve or life looks different than it did when your original custody order was created. In such a case, you may be wondering if you can both agree on new terms without going back...
People may cancel their parenting time for a variety of reasons. When they cancel, they create complications for the other parent. A parent expecting a custody exchange may have to cancel their own plans or make last-minute arrangements for child care. It is only...
A court order must be followed after a divorce. For instance, the judge may issue a child custody order. This splits up physical custody time and may also address legal custody rights. You have to follow this order as long as it is on file. That said, it is possible...