Child Custody

Can My Child Have a Say in a Custody Decision?

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You may not want to place your child in the middle of your custody battle. However, they may want to get involved if they have a preference for what the outcome is. Continue reading to learn whether your child can have a say in a custody decision and how one of the experienced child custody evaluation attorneys in Bergen County, NJ, at Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, can work on your…Read More

What are the Relocation Laws of New Jersey?

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Child custody and parenting time can become contentious when parents split up. As in all states, New Jersey courts make an effort to reduce the hostility and foster a loving and nurturing relationship between the children and both parents. This can become complicated when one parent moves away with the child. For more information on the relocation laws of New Jersey, please read on, then contact one of our experienced…Read More

Does Cannabis Use Affect Child Custody in New Jersey?

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Even though the State of New Jersey legalized the use of cannabis for anyone twenty-one years of age or older, indulging in this pastime may affect your parental rights and child custody arrangements. To learn more, please read on, then contact one of our experienced temporary child custody attorneys in Bergen County, NJ. Some questions you may have include: What rights do parents have to use cannabis in New Jersey?…Read More

Does New Jersey Have Grandparent Rights?

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For divorcing spouses, creating a child custody agreement is a complex process. If the court grants one parent sole custody, it leaves the other only with visitation rights. This could prove challenging for everyone involved in these proceedings. But for grandparents who have strong bonds with their grandchildren, this can be especially difficult. It can become difficult for the grandparent to see their grandchild if that grandparent's own child loses…Read More

Can I Get Custody of my Child During My New Jersey Divorce?

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Life will not stop to let you catch up just because you are going through a divorce. Divorcing parents who need to arrange the schedules and everyday activities of their children may find this especially true. Nevertheless, parents have ways to establish temporary child custody to maintain a regular schedule until the parties can reach a formal child custody arrangement. While not required, co-parents may find these temporary child custody…Read More

Complex Child Custody Issues in New Jersey

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Deciding on child custody is often one of the most complex aspects of divorce in New Jersey. Certain family circumstances or situations can add even more layers of complexity. Are you or your co-parent planning to move out of state or overseas? Are you ensnared in a high-conflict divorce and feel at risk for parental alienation? If you are in the midst of one of the most complex child custody…Read More

Does a Restraining Order Affect Child Custody in New Jersey?

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Some of the most legally and emotionally impactful situations in family law revolve around domestic violence and the resulting legal actions of temporary restraining orders and final restraining orders. For victims of domestic violence and abuse, securing legal protection for themselves and their children is of the utmost importance. Conversely, individuals falsely accused of domestic violence need to deal with the restrictions and ramifications of a charge swiftly and effectively…Read More

What You Should Do if Your Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers in NJ

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If you are encountering difficulties in your divorce, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen County divorce attorneys to learn what you should do if your spouse will not sign divorce papers in NJ. Can you still get a divorce if your spouse refuses to sign the papers in NJ? First and foremost, you should reach out to one of our skilled Bergen County, NJ family law…Read More

What is Supervised Visitation in the State of New Jersey?

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When divorce tears families apart, life still goes on and children typically benefit from spending time with both parents whenever possible. New Jersey has laws and processes in place for parenting time, i.e. visitation, that grant non-custodial parents time with their children. Intent on promoting the child's best interests, the Family Court believes both parents should be involved. If you face the likelihood of being the non-custodial parent, please read…Read More

New Jersey Child Custody Proceedings | Are Mothers Favored?

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In the early and mid 20th century, the tender years' doctrine was a popular approach to child custody cases in all states, including New Jersey. This doctrine proposed that during the tender years of a child's life, i.e. four years old or younger, custody should only be granted to the child's mother. However, since the 1970s, these laws have been steadily abolished around the country and the Garden State is…Read More

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    You may not want to place your child in the middle of your custody battle. However, they may want to get involved if they have a preference for what the outcome is. Continue reading to learn whether your child can have a say in a custody decision and how one…
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