What Rights Does a Non-Custodial Parent Have in New Jersey? During the divorce process, many parents find themselves classified as the “non-custodial parent.” This means that they do not have primary custody of their child. In some cases, parents may mutually agree that this is the best situation. In other cases, the judge may […]
How to Modify Child Custody Agreements in New Jersey
How to Modify Child Custody Agreements in New Jersey Times change, and so can your child custody agreements. The process of changing these agreements in New Jersey courts is known as “modification,” and it can allow you to play a greater role in your child’s life. Alternatively, you may decide that you want your spouse […]
Can a Child Choose Which Parent Gets Custody in New Jersey?
Can a Child Choose Which Parent Gets Custody in New Jersey? During the turmoil of a divorce, it is easy to lose sight of how your children are coping. One of the main reasons why this process is so painful for children is that it creates a sense of instability in their lives. In many […]
Is it Difficult to Win Child Custody as a Father in New Jersey?
Is it Difficult to Win Child Custody as a Father in New Jersey? As a dedicated father, the thought of losing your children after a divorce can be quite distressing. Putting aside all of the emotional strife that goes along with ending a relationship, many fathers put the well-being of their children first. You may […]
Can I Prevent My Child From Seeing Their Father While He is in Prison in New Jersey?
Can I Prevent My Child From Seeing Their Father While He is in Prison in New Jersey? Having the father of your child in jail can obviously be a huge source of stress. It can affect your relationship with your child and many other aspects of your life. You may even feel judgment from […]
Ask a Child Custody Attorneys New Jersey: Is a Vacation Schedule Important in Custody Cases?
Ask a Child Custody Attorneys New Jersey: Is a Vacation Schedule Important in Custody Cases? Non-custodial parents often ask if a vacation schedule is important in custody cases. Yes, vacation schedules are really important in custody cases and every custody agreement should contain a vacation schedule clause. Why Does a Non-Custodial Parent Need a Vacation […]
Tri-Custody Parenting Rights: Is the Third Adult a Psychological Parent?
Three friends enter into an agreement to conceive and jointly raise a child in a tri-parenting arrangement. There is a biological mother and father. The third adult is the father’s same-sex spouse. In the weeks after the child was born, the three adults lived together and participated in all parenting duties. Eventually, the men moved […]
Can My Child Legally Change His or Her Name?
There are many reasons a minor may want to legally change his or her name. Not liking your name is just as valid a reason for a name change petition as is changing your name to reflect a transgender name assignment. Ronan Farrow, the son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen, famously rejected his parents’ […]
Grandparent Rights in New Jersey
Grandchildren are a delight to grandparents. Some grandparents will frequently travel hundreds of miles every few weeks or regularly spend hundreds of dollars on airfare in order to see their grandchildren as often as possible. When the parents need a night “off” or when someone is needed to care for the child while the parents work, most grandparents […]
Misconceptions About Child Custody in New Jersey
Parents who are either divorcing or separating for the first time often come to court (or their attorneys’ offices) with more questions than answers and more misconceptions than accurate understandings. In fact, part of a New Jersey family law attorney’s job with new clients is to educate them about the custody and parenting time process, what they can […]
