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The amount of parenting time may have an effect on the non-custodial parent’s child support obligation

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March 13, 2012 at 12:00 pm

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A party seeking modification of a judgment, incorporating a PSA regarding custody or visitation, must meet the burden of showing changed circumstances and that the agreement is now not in the best interests of a child

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March 12, 2012 at 12:55 pm

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In general, the law recognizes the importance of a child developing and maintaining a close relationship with both of his or her parents

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March 12, 2012 at 12:47 pm

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The law favors visitation and protects against the thwarting of effective visitation rights

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March 9, 2012 at 6:55 pm

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In implementing the best-interest-of-the-child standard, courts rely heavily on the expertise of psychologists and other mental health professionals

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March 9, 2012 at 6:52 pm

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A parent’s failure to request a hearing does not preclude an appeal from an order modifying parenting time on disputed facts and an inadequate record

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March 9, 2012 at 6:49 pm

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Even if a New Jersey court enters an initial decision on child custody, the New Jersey court will no longer have jurisdiction to make custody decisions if the child and the parents no longer live here

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March 2, 2012 at 5:02 pm

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A stipulation to joint legal custody constitutes the parties’ agreement to share authority and responsibility for making major decisions regarding the welfare of the children, calling upon both parents to remain decision-makers in the lives of their children

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January 26, 2012 at 2:51 pm

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A parent is entitled to a reasonable opportunity to conduct discovery of a court-appointed expert

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January 8, 2012 at 2:34 pm

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A law guardian acts as an independent legal advocate for the child and takes an active part in the court proceedings

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January 8, 2012 at 2:31 pm

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