Child Custody

WATCH: How does a joint custody agreement usually work?

While legal custody refers to a parent’s right to make decisions regarding a child’s education, religious upbringing and medical care, physical custody refers to how a child spends time with her parents.

WATCH: Is there a difference between physical custody and legal custody of children in New Jersey?

There is. With joint legal custody we would have a parent of primary residence and as I earlier stated, the parent of primary residence will be responsible for the day-to-day decisions concerning the children. With that joint legal custody then, that parent would have to confer with the other parent, regarding major decisions and that […]

WATCH: What does a Guardian ad Litem do?

What does a Guardian ad Litem do? Jennifer J. Hostetter answers:

If a parent has sole custody of the children, can they move away with the kids without the other parent’s permission?

You ask a question that is really hitting the bull’s eye of what has been one of the most hotly contested areas of family law over maybe the last two decades of my practice, and that’s the concept of moving children away from an existing geographic area where likely both parents are located. There has […]

Is there a gender bias by courts when it comes to awarding custody in California?

Wondering if there is a gender bias by courts when it comes to awarding custody in California? Read what family lawyer Leslie Shaw has to say on the topic.

Podcast: Child Custody Gender Bias in the Family Court System

Many fathers believe there’s a gender bias when it comes to child custody. If it’s true, how can fathers protect their bond with their kids after divorce?

Is determining custody and parenting time in California & Nevada similar?

There isn’t really a significant difference in the determination of custody and parenting time between California and Nevada.

What to do if the Other Parent Has Moved Their Children Out of State?

Learn what your rights are when the nother parent has moved their children out of state. Chances are, you might be able to take legal action.

Is there a difference between physical and legal child custody in New Jersey?

There is. With joint legal custody we would have a parent of primary residence who will be responsible for the day-to-day decisions concerning the children. With that joint legal custody then, that parent would have to confer with the other parent, regarding major decisions and that may be the child needs some medical care, not […]