Child Custody

In general, New Jersey courts try to order a child custody arrangement that will be most beneficial for the child. But this doesn’t always work out. There are circumstances where custody schedules need to be changed. In some cases, both parents may agree to changing...

The holidays can be challenging for New Jersey parents who share custody of their children. While many plans detail how parenting time will work during the holidays, sometimes parents may want to adjust that schedule based on family celebrations and other events. This...

When parents divorce, it’s important for them to do everything possible to make the transition easy for their children. New Jersey parents can benefit from working together to come up with an effective co-parenting strategy. While this may not be easy, it’s in the...

When parents in New Jersey make the decision to divorce, it’s important to take steps to help the children adjust to a new way of life. Children can go through many difficult emotions after their parents’ divorce. The situation can be made worse when one or both...

When parents with minor children divorce in New Jersey, they have many decisions to make related to living arrangements and custody agreements. Negotiating parenting plans can lead to hurt feelings and animosity between the divorcing parties. But ultimately, finding a...

The death of a loved one can leave people devastated, especially if the death was a spouse or fiancé and the couple has children. When a parent in New Jersey dies, the custody of any minor children automatically goes to the surviving parent in most cases. But in some...

The holidays can be difficult after divorce, especially the first time one goes through the holiday season after a marriage breakup. But when children are involved, circumstances can be even more emotional for everyone. Kids can learn to adapt to the changes they will...