Saturday 27 October 2012

Child Custody And Divorce In New Jersey

By Elizabeth Stratford


Getting a divorce in New Jersey will likely be a trying time for all concerned. This is the case especially if there are children involved. It is a fact that any judgement given in regards to child custody can have lasting impact on you and the kids. This is the reason that many things are taken into account before the final verdict.

In the majority of cases of divorce in New Jersey, the judge finds that in the best interest of the children involved is to have shared custody with both parents. This means that the time is split as equally as possible between both parents. The time is determined by the activities and needs of the children concerned.

Because there exists the chance that the court could decide that joint physical custody is better than shared physical custody, you should know what differences there are between these two conditions. In the former situation, the children would spend the majority of their time with one parent, but the other parent would still be involved as a parent. Both parents still make decisions about the children jointly, but they would still spend the majority of their time with a single parent.

If the court finds that one particular parent is most likely the best option for the kids, then that parent will be given sole legal custody. What this boils down to, is that one parent has full control of the kids and the other can offer their suggestions, but they can not make decisions on their own.

Anyone going through a divorce, in New Jersey or any other state, needs to sit down with their legal guidance and determine what is best for their children. Choosing an attorney who will represent you and the best interests of your children is of utmost importance. Although money is very often an obstacle, do the best you can.

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