New Jersey courts have the right to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) at their discretion. This is representation for children in sensitive and challenging cases of child custody for the purposes of time and visitation. The reasons for this appointment can include...
When New Jersey parents divorce, child custody matters are often contentious. If you cant decide who gets custody, how will courts make the decision? Today we will take a look at what factors courts examine to determine who gets custody. The primary question that...
In most cases, judges choose to award joint custody to divorcing couples. This is because kids are best served when they have healthy and loving relationships with both parents. That's not to say that there aren't benefits to having sole custody, especially when there...
For many parents, the divorce process can be tough because of the different ways in which the end of a marriage affects their child, as well as their relationship with their child. Aside from negative emotions, many parents have a hard time because of the outcome of a...
Divorce is often a complicated process for everyone involved. In some cases, children are unwilling participants of a separation, forced to transition to a new lifestyle after their parents file for divorce. Depending on the circumstances of the case, kids may go from...
Co-parenting is difficult under the best of circumstances, but during the holidays it can be even more stressful. Navigating these issues can also be tough, especially when the divorce is relatively new. However, it's important for both parties to collaborate...
There may come a time when your current child custody court order no longer suits your family. In this case, you're free to request a change by the court to ensure the best interests of your child remains intact. There are all sorts of reasons why parents choose to do...
Making decisions as a parent is not easy. You may have questioned every choice you made since your first child's birth, and you are not alone. There is no handbook for parenting, and the choices you make can depend on a number of factors, including the details of your...
Going through a divorce can be a very scary time, especially if a custody battle is involved. Most of the time the custodial parent is determined by the court, based on the child’s best interest. The court may consider many factors when determining the...
Divorce is not a new occurrence. Many divorce disagreements revolve around which parent takes care of the children. In general, although children don't have any direct say in which parent they live with, the New Jersey court's prime consideration is to act in the best...
