What to Know about Liberal and Reasonable Visitation Arrangements in NJ

August 14, 2023

If Parents Handle a Reasonable And Liberal Visitation Agreement Properly, They Can Avoid the Complexities of Inflexible Schedules and Tight Deadlines in New Jersey. Not all divorced parents find creating a custody agreement acrimonious.  They can work with each other to create a flexible format ordained by the court, which allows them to iron out the specifics based on their work and social schedules.  Typically, the parent with physical custody more frequently controls the schedule as they are more familiar […]

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How are Custody and Support Issues Handled With Teenage Parents?

August 9, 2023

Legally Speaking, Custody and Support Matters in the Case of Teenage Parents are not Handled Differently than Those of Adult Parents in New Jersey. However, Particular Considerations Arise, Especially for Grandparent Involvement. Although it is a less-than-ideal situation, teen pregnancies happen.  In New Jersey, teenage pregnancy rates have dropped by 68% for teens aged 14 and 15 over the past five years.  The rate for teenagers aged 16 and 17 has dropped by nearly 42%.  The state of New Jersey […]

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Navigate with Our Experienced Attorneys The Pros and Cons of Child Custody Court Orders in Passaic County, NJ
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Challenges of Lacking Court Orders for Custody in New Jersey

August 4, 2023

You Can More Easily Enforce the Conditions of Your Custody Agreement if They Are Outlined in a Court Order.  Perhaps you started your co-parenting journey thinking and hoping that you would be able to navigate shared time with and responsibility for your child without involvement from the courts. While it is true that family issues are best resolved through a meeting of the minds, it is also very beneficial to have those terms in writing, approved through a court order. […]

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Child Custody Attorneys Providing Support in Passaic County, NJ
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Unveiling Misconceptions About Child Custody Agreements

July 28, 2023

Understanding the Truth Behind Common Misconceptions in Child Custody Agreements Can Make a Difference in Your Case Determining child custody can be an extensive, often complex, and emotionally draining process. A child custody agreement determines the custodial and legal custody of your child, including who the child will live with, non-custodial visitation and parenting time agreements, who will have a say in your child’s upbringing and medical decision-making, and how child support will be handled. Your child’s best interest should […]

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Gender Difficulties Fathers Face When Seeking Child Custody

July 18, 2023

Explore the Evolution of Child Custody Matters From the Tender Years Doctrine to Balanced Court Decisions Avoiding Gender Bias Against Fathers Seeking Custody in New Jersey In past decades, courts around the nation, including New Jersey, favored mothers when granting custody of children in a divorce. The practice was influenced by traditional gender roles, societal norms of the time, and the Tender Years Doctrine. The Tender Years Doctrine was a legal principle that presumed young children should be in the […]

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