Category Archives: Custody
July 8, 2019
The Role of a Parent Coordinator in Custody Issues
Custody and parenting time issues are highly contentious and hotly contested in many New Jersey divorce cases. Because of this, a Parent Coordinator can serve divorcing parties well by assisting them in trying to resolve their issues. Often times when either the parties agree or the Court enters an Order regarding same, a Parent Coordinator…
File Under: Custody, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law, Parenting Time
June 21, 2019
What should you think about if considering a divorce?
While each case is different, there are general issues every client must contemplate when considering a divorce in New Jersey. Custody & Parenting Time The first and foremost consideration is if there are any children of the marriage. If so, the issues of custody and parenting time must be addressed. There are two different…
File Under: Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Matrimonial & Family Law, Parenting Time
June 4, 2019
Criminal Charges: Interference with Custody
In New Jersey, people who interfere with custody can face criminal charges. While rare, however, it can be effective when someone defies a court Order enforcing custody and parenting time. In a recent New Jersey case (State v. Thomas), a mother was convicted of third-degree interference with custody. She took her daughter to a make-up…
File Under: Custody, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law, Parenting Time
May 25, 2019
What is a Marital Settlement Agreement?
The main goal of every divorce case is to reach an agreement with your spouse. A Marital Settlement Agreement, written and signed by both spouses, is a contract that defines the terms of their divorce. Depending on the issues in your case, the Marital Settlement Agreement must address a variety of issues. First, custody…
File Under: Alimony, Custody, Family Law, Marital Settlement Agreement, Parenting Time
May 24, 2019
Custody & Parenting Time Orders – Sanctions for Violating
It is frustrating when the other parent constantly violates a clear Order governing custody and parenting time for my client. New Jersey court rules and previous cases provide for a host of remedies to enforce a Court Order. For example, a court can award compensatory parenting time in the event an Order is not being…
File Under: Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law, Parenting Time
May 5, 2019
Custody and Parenting Time in New Jersey
Often in a divorce, the main area in dispute is custody and parenting time of a child. Litigants can spend months of their lives and thousands of dollars fighting over their child. Types of Custody and Parenting Time There are two different types of custody – legal custody and residential custody. With regard to legal…
File Under: Custody, Family Law, Matrimonial & Family Law, Visitation