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Understanding Teacher Involvement in New Jersey Custody Determinations
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Navigating Teacher Testimony in Custody Cases

September 10, 2024

Teachers provide a valuable perspective due to their close interaction with children, but their involvement as witnesses in custody proceedings presents challenges requiring careful consideration and legal guidance in New Jersey. Children who attend school spend a lot of time with their teachers, giving these educators an opportunity to get to know the child, their educational needs, and the child’s behavior outside the home environment. As a result, teachers can offer a valuable perspective into a child’s overall development and […]

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Influence and Involvement of Child Psychologists in Custody Decisions in NJ
Posted in: Child Custody Family Law

Contributions of Forensic Psychologists in Custody Proceedings

September 5, 2024

Influence and Involvement of Child Psychologists in Custody Decisions in NJ Divorce frequently involves deeply emotional issues, and one of the most contentious aspects is child custody. The New Jersey Family Courts make decisions based on the child’s best interests. Parents are treated as equals and have the right to engage in their child’s life and make important decisions regarding their child’s care and education. Making custody decisions can be particularly challenging in a high-conflict divorce. Although the supposed goal […]

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Does a Child Have a Say in Which Parent they Want to Live With in NJ?
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What Happens if a Child Wants to Live with One Parent in New Jersey?

August 30, 2024

Understand If, When, and How Much a Child’s Parental Preference Can Impact the Outcome of a Custody Case. Determining child custody is arguably the most difficult decision a Family Court judge is required to effectuate. Child custody rulings can create circumstances that incite radical change in the family members’ daily lives. Transportation schedules, living arrangements, and new family members in the way of step-siblings can contribute to a whirlwind of anxiety and instability for children, at least until the dust […]

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Seeking a Divorce from a Video Gaming Spouse in New Jersey
Posted in: Child Custody Divorce Family Law

When Video Games Play a Role in Divorce in NJ

August 25, 2024

Video game addiction is a relatively new phenomenon causing a significant strain on marriages and potentially, serving as an impetus for spouses to divorce in New Jersey. Video games have long had a place in American society. Studies show, however, that they are increasingly resulting in adverse effects on individuals’ mental health, as well as their relationships with their spouses. Video game addiction is such a strong negative influence that the World Health Organization added gaming disorder to the 11th […]

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Serious Legal Consequences for Taking Your Own Child in NJ
Posted in: Child Custody Criminal Law Family Law

Parental Kidnapping Accusations and Penalties in NJ

July 25, 2024

Avoid Accidental Abduction: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities in Custody Disputes and How New Jersey Punishes Parental Kidnapping Offenses While many consider kidnappings to take place at the hands of a stranger, 90 percent of child abductions involve a parent. When a New Jersey child is abducted by one of their parents, it has long-standing emotional impacts on the entire family. If your child’s other parent has breached the terms of your court-ordered custody or parenting time agreement and has […]

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