New Jersey divorce, like anywhere else, can be very hard on people, especially if you and your soon-to-be ex have children together. The fact is that the judgment for child custody can change your life and the lives of your children, which is why there are many factors that can have an effect on the outcome.
In many of the cases involving divorce in New Jersey, the court determines that shared physical custody is in the best interest of the children. In this situation, the children would spend equal time in the care of each parent. Time would be rotated at the convenience of the children.
There are other situations that may deem that joint physical custody is better for the children involved. The difference between this and shared physical custody is that the children would spend the majority of time with one parent, but the other parent would still parent. With joint legal custody, both parents would need to make decisions regarding the children, but again, the children would spend most of the time with one parent.
Of course, the court could also make the decision that the children are best in the care of just one parent and award sole legal custody of the children. In situations like this, one parent is given full responsibility of the children, while the other would be able to share their opinions, but not make the decisions themselves.
For parents that are undertaking a divorce in New Jersey and the custody of the children must be determined, it is important to discuss any concerns you have with your lawyer. He or she will work hard to represent you in the courtroom and do everything possible to make sure that your children?s interests are the top priority. In a case where both parents are fighting over the custody of the children, the court will have the final say in what type of custody is granted to each parent.
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