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When a party seeks modification of a parenting time agreement or of a judgment determining custody or visitation of minor children, that party bears the burden of showing changed circumstances and that the agreement is now not in the best interests of the child

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November 13, 2009 at 2:43 pm

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The stated custodial preferences of children who are mature and intelligent enough to express themselves are of value

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October 29, 2009 at 12:17 pm

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Every Other Weekend

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September 26, 2009 at 1:38 pm

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If New Jersey was the children’s home state at the time of the initial custody determination, the court must consider whether, during the time between the initial order and the filing of the motion for modification, circumstances have changed so as to divest this State of that jurisdiction

August 11, 2009 at 12:42 pm

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A court-appointed counsel acts as an independent legal advocate for the best interests of the child and takes an active part in the hearing, while a guardian ad litem acts as an independent factfinder, investigator and evaluator as to the best interests of the children

August 10, 2009 at 1:23 pm

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When a parent seeks to modify custody, the parent must demonstrate changed circumstances that affect the welfare of the children

August 10, 2009 at 1:07 pm

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Any relinquishment of jurisdiction by the state with exclusive jurisdiction over child custody must occur before any other state assumes jurisdiction

September 23, 2008 at 7:02 am

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