Bird’s Nest Custody; An Interesting Alternative for Shared Custody

August 24, 2017

Up until very recently, any time divorced parents shared custody or parenting time of their children, they would do so from two separate residences. Depending on the exact parenting time schedule, the children would move back and forth between the homes of their parents, bringing their belongings, school work, clothing, and other important possessions with them. This understandably has the potential to cause a great deal of confusion and stress for the children involved, but what alternative do divorced parents […]

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Domestic Violence and Child Custody

May 19, 2017

Courts in New Jersey, and anywhere else in the US, take the subject of domestic violence very seriously, especially if there are children involved. The rate of domestic violence has gone down over the years but it is still present in many households, and continues to be one of the main factors leading to divorce. Screaming, yelling, false accusations, and violent behavior all contribute to a highly toxic environment, and it is the duty of the state to protect the […]

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In Divorce, Your Children Come First

January 24, 2017

can be a messy process. Old grudges resurface, and often couples lose sight of what is most important, their children. When divorcing, it is critical that you keep this in mind, as the transition for them can be extremely difficult, especially at younger ages. Here are some important things to remember in order to help your children maintain healthy relationships with all parties. Be an Adult Remember that you are the adult, you should be taking care of your children, not […]

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Custody dispute case gives temporary child custody to the state

January 4, 2017

A recent Ocean County NJ court case has brought to light some very interesting legal issues regarding child custody, and how child custody may affect professional services a child would receive.  More specifically, for divorced parents with joint legal custody, who gets to make the ultimate decision about the child’s medical care?  If the two parties cannot agree on a treatment or the best course of action to take regarding their child’s health, who gets to decide? Background of the […]

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How to Successfully Navigate Child Custody Mediation During a Divorce

August 24, 2016

  A contested divorce can be a challenge.  And when child custody issues exist, an already stressful situation may intensify.  When the parties are not in agreement about child custody, you may participate in a custody evaluation during a divorce, also known as custody and parenting time mediation.  During the mediation, the parties meet with a court appointed mediator, to try to come to an agreement about custody.  Both parties are asked to comment on the lives, schedules and preferred […]

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