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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Understanding Your Parental Rights when Getting Divorced in NJ

May 22, 2021

Divorce is never easy and is made more complex when it comes to child custody issues. As a parent in New Jersey, make sure you know your rights. There are two general elements that must be determined in every child custody case; they are physical and legal custody. Physical custody deals with the day-to-day care of the child. The child is a primary resident of the co-parent who has physical custody of the child, referred to as the custodial parent. […]

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Woodland Park Attorneys Discuss Cohabitation Agreements

March 19, 2019

In New Jersey today more and more couples are choosing to forego traditional marriage and instead live together in a marriage-style situation. Often this does not represent a lack of love and affection but a personal choice between two individuals or disillusionment with traditional marriage and the possibility of divorce. However, cohabitation does not allow you to avoid many of the problems faced by divorcing couples should the relationship end. If there are children that result from the relationship then […]

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What to Do if Your Spouse Doesn’t Want a Divorce

February 14, 2019

Many clients are unsure of their legal rights in New Jersey when they wish to divorce, but their spouse does not. The good news is that New Jersey is considered a “no-fault” divorce state. This means that either party in a marriage may file for divorce, even if they have no specific grievances or proof of wrong-doing. The only thing you need to prove in order to get a divorce is that you have an “irreconcilable difference” with your spouse, […]

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When to Use Child Testimony in Passaic County Custody Cases

January 9, 2019

Child custody is often one of most hard-fought battles waged in family law courts in situations of divorce or separation. Parents often have strong opinions about what is best for their children and will fight hard to make sure their child or children are protected. It is common during these court battles for parents to use all resources at their disposal to help achieve their goals. Testimony from friends, family, medical professionals, and therapists can all help a parent to […]

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