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Are There Situations Where Joint Legal Custody is Simply Inappropriate?

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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

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From Discretion to Direction: Understanding New Jersey’s Updated Child Custody Law

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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

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Ohio Senate Bill 174 and the Future of Ohio Custody Law: Part 3 – Comparing SB 174 and the Defunct HB 508

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

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Ohio Senate Bill 174 and the Future of Ohio Custody Law: Part 2 – SB 174

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

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