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How is Child Custody Determined in New Jersey?

In a divorce, the family must adjust from one household to two households. In addressing custody, parents must decide where the children will primarily live, how they will share information with each other regarding the children, how to share decision-making responsibilities and how decisions will be made about the children’s welfare.

The courts in New Jersey will primarily consider the best interests of the child when determining child custody, this will look different on a case-by-case basis, but the following factors will be considered:

  • How well the parents communicate and cooperate together
  • If a parent has a history of domestic violence
  • The child’s interactions with the parents and siblings
  • What the child prefers (the child’s preference might be considered starting at 12 years old)
  • How stable the home environment is
  • Each parent’s capabilities
  • Each parent’s job responsibilities

Weighing all the factors, the judge will make a decision that aims to protect the child’s best interests. Contact us if you have any questions about this.

There is perhaps nothing more emotional in divorce than addressing the custody of your children. Child custody can be highly contested and expensively litigated. At Riordan Family Law, a skilled Morris County child custody attorney can protect your right to maintain or share the custody of your children, or limit the rights of the other parent when necessary to protect the child.

Our Morris County child custody lawyers have the experience to guide you in determining the arrangement that will best serve your children. We urge you to contact us at (973) 577-4118 for a consultation today.

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