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Custody Laws of New Jersey
The Micklin Law Group's most recent webinar discussing the ins and outs of New Jersey Custody law. Learn the differences between sole and legal custody, how to relocate with children and how to change or modify a custody order, to name only a few.
Free Legal Aid provides useful information about child custody. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.
New Jersey courts will presume that both parents should have maximum involvement regarding the physical, mental, moral, and emotional well-being of the child. The courts will do everything possible to help lessen the emotional trauma the children may be experiencing. After a custody order is signed by the judge and filed with the appropriate New Jersey court, both parents are bound by the agreement. check to learn more.
Child Support and Visitation in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the courts follow New Jersey Statutes – 2A:34-23 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of support that is to be paid. New Jersey uses the Income Shares method to determine child support, which means that the level of support is determined by the income of both parents. In New Jersey, if the non-custodial spouse violates the visitation order, you may file an order to hold him or her in contempt of the court. check to learn more.