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During the initial stages of a divorce, the court establishes a custody order based on the circumstances at the time. However, circumstances can change. One significant change may involve relocating with your child. If you plan to move, consider the following legal...
If your alcohol and/or drug abuse issues contributed to the end of your marriage, you’re not alone. Substance abuse is one of the leading causes of divorce. It’s also one of the main reasons why parents lose custody of their children in divorce and may have only...
Adjusting to life after divorce can be challenging, especially when there are unresolved conflicts between parents. If they are on bad terms, it can be difficult to co-parent their child and appropriately follow their parenting time arrangement. Fortunately, there are...
In New Jersey, the court's primary concern in determining custody is the best interests of the child. Typically, that would mean the child must have frequent and continuing contact with both parents even after a divorce. Courts will always begin with the assumption...
Custody determination is nerve-wracking for parents who simply want the best for their children. However, it is equally as stressful for children. Accordingly, getting them involved can be an effective way to comfort them. But let’s say, during the process of getting...
Even if a couple’s marriage can no longer be restored, family courts try to maintain each parent’s relationship with their child by considering both their rights when determining child custody. Courts carefully examine various factors during their determination, which...
Not all soon-to-be ex-couples want to endure an often expensive and demanding litigation process. Some choose to exhaust all amicable options before bringing their case before a judge. However, mediation may still fail to resolve high-conflict issues sometimes. In...
One of the most challenging things about separating from a partner or divorcing your spouse is fighting for custody of the child you had together. As a parent, you would want your child with you always. However, New Jersey considers the rights of both parents in any...
Child custody cases vary, and courts review several factors, including any history of domestic violence, to decide custody and visitation arrangements for each case. Understandably, most domestic violence victims deal with anxiety and worry that their abuser might get...