Divorce undoubtedly prompts many changes in the day-to-day life of a New Jersey family. Most parents try to think ahead so they will have a plan in mind as they help their children cope and move on to a new lifestyle. When summer vacation from school rolls around, however, it can create many child custody issues that co-parents must work together to try to resolve.
Child custody: What unmarried parents should know
Not every New Jersey parent facing child custody issues is married. Many child custody situations involve co-parents who have never been married. Unlike divorce, where proceedings typically include property division or alimony issues, unmarried parents do not have to worry about such things. There are still numerous legal issues they might have to resolve, however.
Tom Arnold's wife wants full child custody and spousal support
There may be New Jersey residents who are currently navigating divorce. Some will be able to achieve amicable settlements in swift, financially feasible manners. Others, especially those who disagree with their spouses about child custody or financial issues, may find it necessary to seek the court's intervention in order to finalize their plans. Actor Tom Arnold knows what that is like, as he has been divorced three times in the past and is currently trying to resolve several issues as he heads into proceedings for a fourth divorce.
Issues prompting New Jersey judges to order supervised visitation
The New Jersey family justice system has children's best interests in mind whenever judges are ruling on custody-related issues in divorce. The court sometimes determines it is best to order supervised visitation. The types of issues that may prompt such decisions can vary, and each judge has full discretion to consider every case by its own merits.
"Southern Charm's" Thomas Ravenel fighting for child custody
New Jersey parents who disagree regarding what is best for their children in divorce may be in for a fight if one or the other petitions the court for sole custody. TV star, Thomas Ravenel has done just that, asserting that the mother of his two children is unfit because she is a prescription drug addict. Ravenel's allegations come after the children's mother, Kathryn Dennis had previously lost and regained child custody because of substance abuse issues.
Are firefighters more likely to get divorced?
Firefighters have very high-stress work. They face many things in connection to their job, from safety hazards to unusual work hours. Do they also face an increased risk of divorce?
