Child Custody

No matter the trigger, a divorce is usually a difficult undertaking. When the marriage is over, it is not unusual for ex-partners to fight for the custody of their children. And sometimes, this fight can boil down to questions about a parent’s fitness for custody.  If...

One of the most difficult parts of divorce or separation is no longer being able to live under the same roof as your children. This explains why child custody is usually one of the most contentious issues during the divorce process. Your conduct during custody...

If you are having a hard time coming up with a custody schedule that works for you due to your job or other responsibilities, you and your ex-spouse may eventually settle on a schedule that provides you with visitation but not as much time with your kids as you’d...

Some parents think that they need to remain in a bad marriage for the sake of the children. What they might not realize is that children with divorced parents are often just as well-adjusted as children who live with both parents. It’s important to note that being...

Many people wouldn't become parents if they knew that they would eventually need to take care of their child on their own. That's what moms and dads who share joint custody of their child often have to do, though. Most parents who couldn't make things work with each...

Sharing custody of your children with your ex limits your life in ways that married parenthood does not. You may have days when you have no choice but to leave work if one of your children gets sick while they’re at school. You can't necessarily accept a new job or...

When people in New Jersey or Pennsylvania hear the phrase "joint custody," most envision a custody situation in which both parents have equal time with their children. However, joint custody can refer to legal decision-making authority, physical custody or both....

Spouses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania who have undergone a divorce and lost custody of their children may feel defeated. The reality is that your child custody arrangement can be modified in the future. You just need to understand the various steps that you must take...

During a child custody battle in New Jersey, either parent can fight for sole custody. If the judge doesn't think that joint custody is the right option, they'll award custody to the parent who can provide the child with the best quality of life. However, the judge's...

There are different types of visitation and custody arrangements that parents need to know when they divorce. New Jersey law makes a distinction between legal custody and physical custody and often favors ruling for joint custody instead of sole custody. Judges in New...