Restraining orders are important for keeping people safe when they've been abused. If there is a New Jersey child involved, their school must also be informed, and there are several reasons why this is so. What is a restraining order? In general domestic violence...
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Visitation rights and unpaid child support
For many custodial parents in New Jersey, child support payments are necessary. When the non-custodial parent does not pay, the custodial parent and the child might experience financial stress. The custodial parent’s reaction might be to withhold the other parent’s...
What are the child custody laws in New Jersey?
When New Jersey parents split up, there must be a decision on child custody. The laws are based on the child's best interests. New Jersey child custody laws New Jersey prefers to have both parents equally involved in the child’s life. The two parts of custody are...
Is split custody always best?
New Jersey parents generally have a right to remain in their minor children's lives after a divorce. In some cases, custody is split equally between both parents after their marriages come to an end. However, this is not always the best outcome. Custody isn't always...
How do forensic psychologists provide help during child custody cases?
It's not always possible for divorce proceedings involving children to go smoothly. During certain child custody proceedings in New Jersey, the court might request assistance from a forensic psychologist. With that in mind, here's a closer look at three ways forensic...
Reasons you can request a child custody modification
If you have a child custody arrangement in place but the current terms don't work for your lifestyle, you and your ex may need to go to court. A family law judge will go over the reasons why you want to modify the custody agreement, so you'll need to have a valid...
Custody options for your child’s best interest
When you're no longer involved with the other parent of your child, one of the details that you need to work out is how much time each one of you will spend with the child throughout the year. Although you might feel that your child should stay with you all the time,...
Tips for creating a co-parenting plan that works for all
When a couple with young children divorces, child custody is one of the most important issues. New Jersey parents can make things easier by knowing how to create a co-parenting plan. Work together no matter what Regardless of the state of your former relationship, you...