Child Custody & Visitation

Respected New Jersey Family Law Attorney
Handling Child Custody and Visitation Matters

Child custody is one of the most emotional and intractable issues involved in a divorce. The New Jersey courts have one overriding principal in child custody and visitation matters: the best interest of the child. At the Law Offices of Ronald A. Graziano, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, we work with parents to resolve child custody and parenting-time issues in a way that protects the interests of their children.

Experienced Child Custody Lawyers

While there are numerous types of custody, sole legal custody, shared custody, and sole physical custody, in almost all situations parents are awarded joint custody of children. One parent is the parent of primary residence and the other is the parent of secondary residence. The parent of secondary residence is awarded visitation, sometime referred to as parenting time.

Given that both parents are equally qualified to parent the children, there are hundreds of factors considered when making child custody decisions. Some of the factors include:

• Time spent by each parent with the child
• The school that the child currently attends
• The current residence of the child
• Location of the child's friends
• The preference of the child, if they are old enough
• Stability of the home environment
• Employment of the parents

Once an initial custody determination of custody is made, it can be altered by either parent through post-judgment modification. One of the most common reasons for seeking modification of a child custody agreement is one parent moving out of state. Parents need the permission of the court to move a child out of state. Courts will examine the reason for the move and whether parenting time accommodations can be made. Any parental move-aways, whether out of state or across the state, may trigger changes in parenting time, child support, and even spousal support. We work closely with our clients to establish custody arrangements that are in the best interest of our clients' children.

Contact our New Jersey Child Custody Lawyers

If you are considering divorce and have questions regarding child custody matters, please contact the Law Offices of Ronald A. Graziano. We can be reached toll free at 1-866-215-8939, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page.