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… Read More
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How Does Child Custody Work in a New Jersey Divorce?
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 all major decisions… Read More
When Can You Change Child Custody in New Jersey?
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 that: A substantial change in circumstances occurred since the making… Read More
How to Get Full Custody of Your Child in NJ?
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 pursue full custody. Obtaining sole custody, is… Read More
How Your Brick, NJ Divorce May Affect Your Children
The effects a divorce can have on children depend on a number of factors. One of the primary factors is the method in which the parents have elected to proceed with their Brick, NJ divorce. The more hostile and litigated the divorce, the more traumatic it will be on the children. No matter how amicable… Read More
Changing Your Child Custody Agreement In NJ
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 By far, the least stressful way to change… Read More
Kinship Care – Assuming Child Custody of Someone Else’s Child In New Jersey
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 control. Parents can, however, make selfish or unsafe decisions that can… Read More
Child Custody Travel Battles
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 challenge for visitation and child custody rights…. Read More
Love Child Allegations – Paternity Lawsuit Against Jay Z
According to a New Jersey paternity suit, Shawn Carter (also known as Jay Z) is currently being sued by 21-year-old Rymir Satterthwaite, who claims to be the 13-time Grammy award winning mogul’s son. Satterthwaite (who is an aspiring rapper) claims that his mother had an affair back in the 90s, and now the rapper is… Read More
Joint Custody Issues: Changing Your Child's Preschool
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 count as “school”, or can one parent… Read More
