Children are always our firm’s number one priority. While your relationship may be over, you will always be connected to your ex-spouse or partner through the children you share together. If you are dealing with child custody or visitation issues as a result of a divorce or separation from a previous partner, having a committed child custody lawyer in New Jersey can be very important.
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Ultimately, the best interest of the child is what the court will pursue when determining custody. There can be very specific issues that arise in child custody cases such as children with special needs, moving out of state, and the alienation of a parent.
Our NJ child custody lawyers can help you navigate the process and work towards the best solution for your child. A custody and visitation plan can always be negotiated during the divorce process; however, when the parties cannot agree, the Court will appoint a neutral third party to conduct a custody evaluation to help the Judge make a decision regarding what is best for the children.
In New Jersey, the parent that has physical custody is called the Parent of Primary Residence, meaning the child resides with that parent. This is not to say that parties cannot have a joint physical custody arrangement. Legal Custody dictates making decisions regarding the child, for example medical or educational decisions. Often parties share joint legal custody of the children so that both can be involved in major decision making.
In addition to custody, we will formulate a parenting schedule which will include holiday and vacation time so that both parties are able spend quality regularly scheduled time with the children. Our NJ child custody firm can always tailor a custom custody arrangement that will suit your family’s needs.
Always remember that custody and parenting is subject to modification based on a change of circumstances. Just know that it is usually difficult to increase parenting time once you agree on a schedule so make sure you enter into an agreement with great care and with the guidance of a caring attorney.
There are many factors that are used to appropriately evaluate what would be in the child’s best interests. Although the courts will take into account the child’s personal preferences and wishes for their living arrangement, they must also evaluate the factors that will allow the child to live healthily and happily.
These factors will include:
The courts will also evaluate how parents are able to communicate with each other as far as how they plan to raise the child, in situations where parents might be seeking joint custody. Another important factor that will be evaluated is whether or not there is evidence of abuse or domestic violence. The courts will closely scrutinize a parent who has had a history of this in the past. This can affect that parent’s ability to gain some form of custody. A judge may even order supervised visits in such cases.
The legal definition of an “unfit parent” in New Jersey is a parent or caretaker who is unable to provide a safe, secure, nurturing home for their child. The potential grounds to file a parent as “unfit” include:
No, state law prohibits 50/50 splits based on financial arrangements or custody. New Jersey permits joint legal custody, but physical residency custody is determined by mutual agreement and a court order.
In New Jersey, handwritten custody agreements can be considered legally valid under certain conditions, but it’s important to understand the context and requirements surrounding such agreements. New Jersey family law acknowledges the importance of formal custody arrangements in the best interests of the child. While a handwritten agreement might express the intentions of the parties involved, it’s advisable to seek legal guidance to ensure that the document adheres to the state’s legal requirements and provides clear and enforceable terms.
For a handwritten custody agreement to be considered legally binding in New Jersey, it typically needs to meet specific criteria:
While a handwritten custody agreement can serve as a starting point for establishing custody arrangements, it’s recommended to consult with a qualified family law attorney in New Jersey to ensure that the agreement is legally sound, accurately reflects the parties’ intentions, and safeguards the well-being of the child.
Not seeing your children every day is difficult. Rozin | Golinder Law can provide you with effective legal representation to help resolve many legal issues that surround child custody and visitation cases. Whether you need to modify your current arrangement or are setting up your first arrangement, we can help you. We understand that your children are the most important part of your family and we want to help you pursue the best situation for them especially if there have been incidents of domestic violence, alcohol, or drug abuse. Our New Jersey firm proudly serves Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties with offices in East Brunswick and Shrewsbury.
Set up your free consultation of your case with our New Jersey child custody lawyers by contacting us at (732) 377-3367.
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