by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody, Child Support
Making Certain Your Child Support Order is Fair In every state, including New Jersey, there are state-established guidelines for the calculation of child support. You don’t have to let the amount of support be determined by the guidelines, though—you can agree to...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
Another situation where grandparents can prevail, and in some circumstances even establish rights equal to the parents, is if the grandparent becomes what is known as the “psychological parent” to the child. In other words – if the grandparent effectively...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
One question that comes up a lot is what rights do grandparents have to visit their grandchildren if the parents object. This is an area of law that has caused a good deal of confusion because the law keeps evolving. At present, the answer to the question is that...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
New Jersey custody law does not restrict either parent from moving from one place to another in the state. It does, however, prevent a custodial parent from relocating out of state with a child unless: The parents both agree in writing The parent gets the courts...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
Your parenting plan must focus on the best interests of the child and at the same time work for you as a parent. Just as each family situation is different, each family’s parenting plan is going to be unique. If one spouse travels extensively, the parenting plan may...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Child Custody
In the last month, two separate panels of the New Jersey Appellate Division have issued conflicting rulings on the issue of who chooses the last name of your child after a divorce. This week, one panel of appellate judges chose to apply what is called the “best...
