How Job Loss, Disability, or Income Changes Affect Child Support in New Jersey

Posted on July 20, 2026

Child support orders in New Jersey are based largely on each parent's income. When a parent experiences a significant change in financial circumstances, such as job loss, disability, or a substantial increase or decrease in earnings, the existing child support order may no longer reflect the family's situation. In some cases, a...

How New Jersey Courts Decide Child Custody in 2026: Key Factors Parents Should Know

Posted on June 10, 2026

l custody is still common, but it is not automatic. Courts will only order shared decision-making when it supports the child’s best interests and does not create risk or instability. The Child’s Preference Carries More Weight in 2026 A child’s preference is given greater weight...

Relocation and Child Custody in New Jersey: What Parents Must Prove Before Moving Out of State

Posted on May 11, 2026

If you want to move out of New Jersey with your child after a custody order is in place, you must either obtain the other parent’s consent or get court approval. When a judge decides, the focus is on the child’s best interests, not just your reason for relocating.

When Can Alimony Be Modified in New Jersey? A Practical Guide for Payors and Recipients

Posted on April 8, 2026

Alimony in New Jersey may be modified if the agreement does not contain a non-modification provision or other language concerning income or alimony, and there has been a significant change in circumstances that affects either a person’s need for support or the ability to pay it. Courts may allow both payors and...

Understanding Parenting Time Schedules in New Jersey: Common Arrangements and How Courts Evaluate Them

Posted on March 16, 2026

Parenting time schedules in New Jersey are meant to support a child’s relationship with both parents in a way that feels stable and workable. Courts focus on the child’s best interests, looking closely at day-to-day realities like consistency, each parent’s involvement, and the ability to work together. When you are going through...