Navigating child custody proceedings can be one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce or separation, especially when parents disagree on custody arrangements. In New Jersey, the welfare of the child is paramount in determining custody arrangements, with courts striving to ensure that children maintain healthy relationships with both parents whenever possible. However, there are circumstances…
Yes, child custody orders can generally be enforced across state lines in New Jersey through the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). This act, which has been adopted by most states, including New Jersey, provides a framework for determining which state has jurisdiction over child custody matters and facilitates the enforcement of custody…
Yes, it is possible to request a child custody evaluation in New Jersey. In the context of family law, a child custody evaluation may be ordered by the court to help determine the best interests of the child when parents are unable to agree on custody arrangements. The goal of a child custody evaluation is…
Yes, child custody agreements can be modified in New Jersey, but there are specific legal procedures and requirements that must be followed. Child custody orders are typically issued by a court as part of a divorce or separation proceeding or in cases where parents were never married but share custody of a child. These orders…
Legal separation in New Jersey brings several considerations to the forefront, particularly when it involves children. Understanding how custody arrangements are managed during a legal separation is crucial for parents who wish to ensure the well-being of their children during this transitional period. This guide will explore the custody considerations that parents must navigate in…
Society has grown increasingly global as people travel and move beyond State lines. As such, international custody disputes have become a significant issue in family law, particularly in culturally diverse states like New Jersey. These disputes can arise when parents from different countries separate or when one parent wishes to move abroad with a child.…
How are child support payments calculated in New Jersey? Child support payments are calculated by first looking at both parents’ gross incomes from all aspects. Then we look and determine if alimony is being paid or received. Deduct it from the paying party’s income. Running tax effects to come up with a net income number.…
When a married couple with children decides to divorce in New Jersey, they will need to resolve issues related to child custody, visitation, and support in addition to deciding how to divide their assets and debts. Similarly, unmarried parents might also need to seek child custody orders to establish their parental rights, determine with whom…
Cases involving disputes over child custody, visitation, and child support can be among the most contentious types of family law matters that might be filed in New Jersey courts. Many parents have misconceptions about how child support, visitation, and child custody are interlinked. Parents need to understand that child support, visitation, and custody are separate…
The law is well established in New Jersey favoring parents’ fundamental custody and parenting rights of their child. However, that right is not absolute, and a parent’s presumptive right can be overcome by a showing of “gross misconduct, unfitness, neglect, or ‘exceptional circumstances’ affecting the welfare of the child.” K.A.F. v. D.L.M., 437 N.J. Super.…