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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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Arbitration vs. Mediation in NJ Family Law: Which Path Gets You Results Faster?

When New Jersey families face disputes involving divorce, custody or financial issues, the court system isn’t the only option, and often, it isn’t the best one. Mediation and arbitration are two private dispute-resolution...more

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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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

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Curious Appellate Decision Affirming the Denial of Sole Custody and Appointment of a Parenting Coordinator

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I have written a lot on this blog regarding my love/hate relationship with the appointment of parent coordinators. In fact, one of the more read posts, to this day, is one from 2019 entitled The Futility of Parenting...more

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Making False Allegations To The Police Found To Be Harassment and Coercive Control Warranting a Final Restraining Order

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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

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