Dodd Removal Guidelines in New Jersey

January 28, 2022

Division of Child Protection and Permanency Emergency Removals of Children and the Hearing Process The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is the governmental agency that safeguards the well-being of children. To protect them, DCPP will sometimes place them with another caregiver (sometimes a relative) or with a foster family until the situation can be investigated and the safest option can be determined. The agency receives complaints and allegations of possible child abuse through the Child Abuse Hotline. Allegations […]

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Key Information to Keep in Mind When Establishing Paternity in NJ

January 7, 2022

Establishing paternity in New Jersey begins the path that further determines a child’s parental relationships and benefits. Parents are legally responsible for the health and welfare of their children whether or not they are in a relationship together. By demonstrating or refuting paternity, the courts can thereby determine who will be obligated to see to their care and education. Determining paternity is a process that can be complicated when the child’s father refuses to accept responsibility. It is best to […]

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Child Custody Arrangements for Unmarried Parents in New Jersey

November 24, 2021

Not everyone feels the need to wed in today’s society, even when there are children in the relationship. Marriage is no longer seen as a prerequisite to having a family.  The freedom of being able to come and go, sharing in the lives of the children is usually the idea in the beginning.  However, oftentimes parents would like a more formal custody arrangement to establish the responsibilities and visitation schedule of each parent. Even when there is no formal relationship […]

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Managing the Military Divorce Process in New Jersey

October 15, 2021

While state law governs divorce for civilian couples, federal and state laws determine military divorce procedures and outcomes. Divorce is complicated. Not only does a family suffer the emotional loss of security, but financial as well. Separating one household into two inevitably stretches everyone to their limits. And in the legal process, divorcing parties have so many decisions to make: child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, debt division, and health insurance coverage for the children, among many other […]

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Can Criminal Charges and Convictions Impact Custody Decisions?

August 6, 2021

Whether you are battling in divorce proceedings or outside of marriage, child custody is a thorny issue with as many considerations as there are families. Criminal charges against you can further complicate these issues. Each family situation merits a customized view and arrangement, though some principles remain constant. For one, judges deciding custody disputes always look to the best interests of the child when awarding custody to one or both parents. The starting presumption is that a child’s best interests […]

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