When you and your child’s other parent are unable to reach an agreement on custody and visitation, the matter will have to be hashed out in court. This can be a tricky matter to address, as the judge is often left with conflicting information while having to give one...
Child Custody
How does mediation address child custody issues?
Divorce can be difficult, especially when it involves children. Mediation offers a way for parents to resolve custody disputes without the stress of court battles. In New Jersey, mediation helps parents create a parenting plan that focuses on the child’s best...
How can parents modify existing custody agreements in New Jersey?
Child custody agreements are designed to address the best interests of the child, but circumstances can change over time. When life changes, parents may need to update their custody arrangements to reflect new realities. Understanding the legal process in New Jersey...
How to deal with parental alienation in your custody case
The uncertainty of your child custody case can leave you on edge, and hearing allegations that you are a bad parent can be heartbreaking. But if you put some preparation into your child custody case, then there’s a good chance that you can minimize or even eliminate...
What factors are considered when determining custody?
The heart of any child custody case is the child’s best interest. This phrase may seem abstract, but it refers to a specific duty for the court. Judges must ensure that custody arrangements are beneficial to the child’s physical, mental and emotional development. What...
How to handle co-parenting during the holidays
The holidays can be a joyful yet challenging time, especially for co-parents. Balancing traditions, schedules, and emotions requires careful planning. By working together, co-parents can create a positive holiday experience for their children. Plan ahead and...
What if we both want the kids for Christmas?
Holiday schedules can sometimes be the most complicated part of negotiating custody. You and your spouse may be able to figure out every other aspect of a custody arrangement but get stuck on figuring out a holiday schedule. This is especially true with major holidays...
Should I consider parallel parenting?
When marriages end, the journey of parenting continues. For many divorced couples, finding a way to co-parent effectively can be challenging. While traditional co-parenting works for some, others may need a different strategy. Some families opt for parallel parenting...
Co-parenting successfully: tips for divorced parents
Whether you are thinking of filing for divorce or are already in the process, a divorce with children is challenging, to say the least. From telling the kids what is going on to supporting them through the adjustments your family faces, it is not an easy feat....
How to shield your children from the impact of divorce
Divorce is tough on everyone involved in the process, but it can be especially hard on children whose sense of normalcy has been upended and thrown into chaos by their parents’ marriage dissolution. These kids can suffer extensive harm if the divorce isn’t carefully...