Child custody cases in New Jersey can be complicated and emotionally challenging. Whether you’re going through a divorce, modifying an existing custody arrangement, or fighting for your parental rights, it’s important to understand how New Jersey courts determine who gets custody and what factors influence these decisions. At Williams Law Group, LLC, our experienced New…
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Modifying Custody and Parenting Time Arrangements
Adjusting a child custody or parenting time arrangement post-divorce requires the moving party to move that there has been a significant change since the original agreement and that the proposed modification is in the child’s best interests. The steps for modifying a custody and parenting time arrangement are as followed: Proof of Significant Change in…
Read More »Enforcing Court Orders and Agreements: What to Do When the Other Party Isn’t Complying
If your co-parent or a former spouse is not adhering to the terms of an order issued by the court, or agreement following a divorce, it can be stressful and frustrating! However, there are steps you can take to enforce these orders and protect your rights. Here’s a guide to navigating this situation: Document Non-Compliance…
Read More »Modifying a Child Custody Order in New Jersey
In New Jersey, child custody orders can be modified if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the entry of the last custody order. Here’s a guide to understanding this process: When Can a Child Custody Order Be Modified? In New Jersey, a parent or guardian seeking to modify their custody order must…
Read More »Best Interest of the Child: A Paramount Consideration in New Jersey Child Custody Cases
When it comes to child custody matters in New Jersey, the child’s best interests remain the court’s primary focus. This principle guides the court’s decisions, ensuring that the child’s welfare, safety, and happiness are prioritized. Understanding ‘Best Interest’ Standard The ‘best interest’ standard refers to the evaluation of several factors that contribute to the child’s…
Read More »Determining Parenting Time: Factors Considered by Courts
Parenting time, formerly referred to as “visitation,” is a crucial part of a child custody arrangement, affording the non-custodial parent their constitutional right to the care and companionship of their child. Courts strive to ensure a continuing and meaningful relationship between the child and both parents, provided it is in the child’s best interests. The…
Read More »How is a Custody Arrangement Determined?
Divorce proceedings are hard enough, but it can become even more complicated when it comes time to divide custody of a couple’s children. For both the parents and children involved, there are different wishes related to who will retain custody, and many factors are at play. If you’re currently in this situation, speak to one…
Read More »What Is a Substantiated Finding?
Substantiated findings are very important because they signify that the agency has determined that you have abused or neglected your child and that your conduct warrants your name being included on the Child Abuse Central Registry.
Read More »My Ex is Not Taking Proper COVID Precautions
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect every aspect of daily life, both the federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the New Jersey court system have issued guidelines about how to minimize transmission and the associated health risks. Unfortunately, one of the biggest reasons the pandemic has persisted for so long is because…
Read More »Renegotiating Custody Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Negotiating custody is one of the most difficult aspects of a divorce case. Unfortunately, no one anticipated that COVID-19 would create challenges for many of those arrangements. Even parenting schedules that worked well before the pandemic may now become a source of conflict. If your parenting situation is leading to disputes, you may need to…
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