One of the most challenging parts of a divorce or separation can be determining child custody. And it’s natural to immediately think of the finances of the two parents when considering a child custody dispute. But how do parental finances impact child custody in New Jersey?

As you prepare to file for custody of your New Jersey child, it is important for you to understand the terms used for the types of custody you will be seeking. Each family’s situation is different, and custody is awarded based on their needs and the child’s best interests.

When divorced parents in New Jersey are unable to agree on child custody, they must go through the court to have it decided. There are many things you can do to ensure that the process protects the best interests of your child.

Thousands of New Jersey couples end their marriages through divorce proceedings every year. Separation becomes much more complicated when child custody is part of the negotiation. In intense cases, the court may ask a forensic psychologist to help determine what is best for the children.

Mediation can be an effective and cost-efficient way to resolve your New Jersey custody issues with your child’s other parent. The process encourages the two of you to learn to collaborate to deal with issues related to parenting and to figure out how to best communicate with each other.

Going through a divorce is an understandably difficult time. This situation sometimes becomes harder for New Jersey couples who have children together. To help ease the transition, many adults decide to make things easier on their children by co-parenting. But what if you’re co-parenting with a narcissist? If so, here’s

When a couple gets a divorce, it is common for one or both parties to move to another city or state. If the ex-couple has children, the best interest of those children should be taken into account before relocating. If you live in New Jersey, here are some important things

In New Jersey, courts will consider a variety of factors related to the parents, the children, their relationship and the physical environment when making a decision about child custody. However, if the parents reach a custody agreement that serves the best interests of the child, the courts will usually approve

Writing a parenting plan during custody negotiations in any divorce can be emotional and complex. And as some estranged New Jersey couples will discover, when the parenting plan refers to a special needs child, it can become a lot more complicated. However, the more specific and detailed the plan, the

Hostile divorces hurt children, so if abusive behavior is going on, you should document it to the best of your ability. New Jersey will look at the evidence of abuse when making decisions on child custody. Not all hostile divorces involve abusive behavior, but cases could cross over into that