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What are the different types of custody? What do they entail? Who has what rights? Learn about parental roles and rights for custody matters in New Jersey divorces. Read about the processes, challenges, strategies, and everything in between.

In New Jersey, a child cannot unilaterally determine which parent he or she will live with once the divorce is finalized.  Once the child turns 18, the child then has the ultimate say on where he or she will reside.  Before attaining the age of 18 a child will have at least some level of input a...

In a New Jersey divorce involving children, there are two major aspects of custody that must be resolved.  The first being legal custody.  In New Jersey joint legal custody is awarded by the courts the vast majority of the time.  Joint legal custody means that both parents have an equal say in a...

Protecting your parental rights and your child's well-being are top priorities during a divorce or other custody dispute. These cases are especially troublesome when you don't believe that the other parent is capable of providing the best care for your child. In such cases, you may need to pursu...

Changing circumstances and growing children can mean that previous custody orders are no longer appropriate for your family. Changes to child custody, also known as custody modifications, are quite common. However, they're not always easy to achieve in New Jersey. Generally, a judge must find th...

If a divorced couple's initial child custody agreement doesn't work out the way they'd hoped it would, it is possible to change that child custody agreement through court action. There are a few ways to make changes to existing custody agreements in New Jersey. Child Custody Agreements ...

Although most parents have the best intentions when it comes to their children, there are circumstances that can prevent them from giving their children the proper care. Circumstances such as job loss, mental illness and physical disabilities are often unexpected and not within their contro...

When two people go through a divorce it is very difficult emotionally and logistically, but when children are involved it may become even more difficult for everyone including the child. Summer is a common time for vacations making any travels happening out of the state or country a chall...

Although joint custody agreements are often detailed, issues can arise following the finalization of a divorce. For instance, choosing a new school or changing the current school of your child is typically a choice that is made by both parents in a joint custody agreement. But, does preschool cou...