New Jersey Family Law & Child Custody Lawyers
Toms River Attorneys
Child custody is one of the most emotional issues a family law court in New Jersey can decide. The stakes are rarely higher because you want the best for your child. If you have a child custody or family law issue anywhere in New Jersey, call the team of tough, smart family law attorneys at 732-247-3340. We promise to always provide you with the best service and attention. With an office in New Brunswick, we can represent you in any court in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, custody is primarily governed by N.J.S.A. 9:2-4. That statute states that "In making an award of custody, the court shall consider but not be limited to the following factors:
a.the parents' ability to agree, communicate and cooperate in matters relating to the child;
b. the parents' willingness to accept custody and any history of unwillingness to allow parenting time not based on substantiated abuse;
c. the interaction and relationship of the child with parents and siblings;
d. the history of domestic violence, if any;
e. the safety of the child and the safety of either parent from physical abuse by the other parent;
f. the preference of the child when of sufficient age and capacity to reason so as to form an intelligent decision;
g. the needs of the child;
h. the stability of the home environment offered; the quality and continuity of the child's education;
i. the fitness of the parents;
j. the geographical proximity of the parents' homes;
k. the extent and quality of the time spent with the child prior to or subsequent to the separation;
l. the parents' employment responsibilities; and
m. the age and number of the children."
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