New Jersey Child Custody Attorney

Understanding Joint Child Custody

When entering into a divorce, it is not unlikely that you will be acutely aware that child custody is not a specific term. Instead, it is a blanket term that can be broken down into different types and specifics - different types of custody that will best suit each different family. Each different type of custody allows different relationships between parent and children.

For example, in the state of New Jersey, courts have recently been moving further and further away from sole custody for legal and physical. Studies have shown that children benefit from having consistent and constant contact with both parents and therefore, courts have been looking for ways in which parents can have joint custody. This could mean that parents have joint legal custody to share the upbringing of their children (even if the child lives in one primary home) or could have shared physical custody in which the children have two different homes. There could even be a combination of both; whichever will best suit and benefit the best interest of the child involves.

Do you need help with your child custody legal matter?

To ensure that you are given effective legal representation when fighting for child custody, do not hesitate to contact an aggressive New Jersey divorce attorney from the Law Offices of Stephen P. Monaghan. Our legal team understands the importance of these types of cases and will fight tooth and nail to help you to achieve your desirable result. If you choose to work with our firm, you can breathe easier knowing that you will be given the care and support that you deserve as you work to protect the best interests of both yourself and your family.

Contact a New Jersey child custody lawyer from our firm today!