Child custody disputes can be hard on both parents and children. Consequently, to minimize the psychological consequences of a custody battle, it may be wise to negotiate an acceptable co-parenting agreement. Drafting a comprehensive parenting plan may ensure the...
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Child Custody And Support
3 mistakes that could jeopardize your custody case
When judges make decisions about custody, they look at many factors to determine what is best for the child. A misstep on your part could lead to an outcome that you are not happy with. Whether you are hoping to modify your current custody arrangement or keep the...
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The divorce process is always complex and it becomes worse when you are dealing with child custody. Parent separation can have a traumatic effect on children and it is important that you can make the environment as low-conflict as possible. One way that parents find...
How does New Jersey make child custody decisions?
New Jersey encourages parents to cooperate on a custody agreement in the event of a divorce. They can decide to share custody equally or have one primary residential parent and one alternate parent who has visitation. Review the factors that contribute to child...
3 FAQs about changing a child support order
When parents divorce, the court uses a series of guidelines to determine a fair and workable child support arrangement. In addition to the income of each parent, a judge may take a variety of factors into account, including healthcare expenses, work-related childcare...