Category: Child Custody
Regular Overnight Stays With Dad Are Best for Most Young Children
- September 16, 2019
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
Times are changing, and for fathers who are preparing to get divorced, that’s a good thing. While there used to be a perception that it was in a child’s best interests to be raised by his or her mother following a divorce, this is no longer the guiding principle in child custody matters. It is now written into New Jersey law that, “the rights of both parents shal[ ... ]
Custody Rights, Retirement Plans and Alimony Obligations: Job-Related Considerations for Divorcing Men
- July 19, 2019
- Alimony Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
The divorce process involves a variety of legal issues with practical implications. From child support to alimony, and from protecting your retirement plan to protecting the right to spend tim[ ... ]
Non-Custodial Fathers Rights Regarding Visitation and Decision-Making Authority During Spring Break
- March 20, 2019
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
As a father, losing the right to spend time with your children can be devastating. Whether you went through a separation or a divorce, now that the process is over and you are not seeing your children every day, all you want is to maximize the limited time that you do have and make sure they are safe when they are in their mother’s custody.[ ... ]
Studies Demonstrate Importance of Both Parents’ Involvement with Children After Separation or Divorce
- January 4, 2018
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
For parents, separating or getting divorced involves important considerations that do not apply outside of the parenting context. While New Jersey law requires certain decisions (such as those regarding visitation and parenting time) to be made in the “best interests” of the couple’s children, ideally, all decisions should be made with the children[ ... ]
Establishing Child Custody in a New Jersey Divorce
- November 29, 2017
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
The process of establishing child custody during a divorce shares some important similarities and has some distinct differences from the other primary issues involved in bringing a marriage to an end. Like the other aspects of a divorce, divorcing spouses are permitted (and in fact encouraged) to negotiate custody terms without court involvement; and, even if they go to court, they still have the ability to come to terms amicably prior to trial.[ ... ]
How to Prepare for a Child Custody Evaluation
- November 8, 2017
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
If you and your spouse are unable to agree on a custody and parenting time arrangement during your divorce, you may need to undergo a child custody evaluation. These evaluations, performed by forensic psychologists who have specific trai[ ... ]
Co-Parenting is Often the Best Solution for Everyone Involved
- June 14, 2017
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
A recent article from Today highlights just how beneficial co-parenting can be when everyone gets involved. The article, titled “Separated Couple, New Spouses Win Co-Parenting at Daughter’s Soccer Game,” features two divorced parents[ ... ]
3 Key Facts About Child Custody During Divorce in New Jersey
- February 6, 2017
- Child Custody Divorce New Jersey Family Law Blog
When going through a divorce it is often common to have questions that you need to reach out for help. When going through a divorce, one of the most common questions are dealing with children. Children are the most important thing to keep in mind when entering into a divorce.[ ... ]
What Should I Do if The Non-Custodial Parent is Always Late for Visitation?
- January 31, 2017
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
That’s a good question, and we usually discuss why it’s happening in an effort to discover the underlying reasons. We want to determine whether the custodial arrangement[ ... ]
Bergen County Child Custody Attorney Discusses Being Unhappy with Your Parenting Time Order
- January 26, 2017
- Child Custody New Jersey Family Law Blog
I am often asked as a Bergen County Child Custody Attorney, what to do if you are unhappy with your current parenting time order. If you’re dissatisfied with your current[ ... ]
