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It is rare for courts to award sole legal custody. Legal custody is essentially decision making for the children’s major life decisions – typically health, education and religion. It seems like, no matter what, joint legal...more
New Jersey recently made important changes to N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, the statute that governs child custody and parenting time. While the law continues to focus on the “best interests of the child,” the amendments clarify how...more
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody Decisions in New Jersey -Domestic violence in New Jersey impacts more than just spouses. It affects the safety, stability, and emotional well-being of entire families — especially...more
On April 8, 2025, Ohio Senate Bill 174 (“SB 174”), a bill that would significantly change the way child custody matters are handled and heard by Ohio courts, was introduced in the Ohio Legislature by Senators Theresa Gavarone...more
Sometimes people are too smart by half and unfortunately attempt to use the domestic violence system as a sword. In 2009, I wrote on this blog a post entitled The Abuse and Misuse of the Domestic Violence Statute that still...more
School Openings and Child Custody - We live in unpredictable times. Schools are opening, schools are closing. One week they’re using a hybrid model for learning, the next week it’s completely virtual — forcing us to be...more