NJ Visitation Lawyers
Child Visitation | Parenting Time | Parenting Plan
There is nothing stronger than a parent’s bond with their child. That is why child visitation and parenting time are such difficult and emotional issues for parents to face. When dealing with child custody and visitation matters, it is important to work with qualified NJ visitation lawyers who can help reduce this emotional, unfamiliar, and often stressful situation.
NJ Visitation: An Overview
New Jersey child visitation and parenting time can be structured in a variety of different ways, each of which depends upon the child custody arrangement. The attorneys at Weinberger Law Group will discuss with you all of your options regarding NJ child custody arrangements including sole custody, shared legal and physical custody or joint legal custody. After a decision is made as to which child custody option is most appropriate in your matter, your New Jersey family law attorney at WLG will assist in carefully crafting a sensible NJ child visitation and parenting time plan that is designed specifically for you and your family. Various factors including work schedules, activities, travel, child care needs and extended family member involvement will be taken into consideration so that a workable and logical plan can be developed.
Sample Parenting Plan
Consider this NJ child visitation plan as an example of how such an arrangement could work. In a joint legal custody scenario, let's say the non-custodial parent enjoys an every-other-weekend schedule with the children from Friday evening after work through Sunday evening after dinner. The advantage of this arrangement is that it offers both parents an alternating weekend schedule so that each parent has “fun time” with the children on non-school and non-work days. It also enables the non-custodial parent some overnight evenings, while still allowing the custodial parent enough time on Sunday night to prepare the children for school the next day. The non-custodial parent could also enjoy weekday time with the children every Wednesday for dinner after work from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is just one example of dozens of schedules to help illustrate the flexibility and creativity that is possible when developing child visitation plans.
Parenting Plan: Specific is Better
All families have different needs and schedules, so each parenting plan will vary. What might be right for you would likely be unworkable for your closest friend, and vice versa. It is important to seek legal advice early on from an NJ visitation lawyer (New Jersey family law/divorce attorney) to ensure that all bases are covered and that you do not miss any essential details. A thorough and creative child visitation and parenting time plan will typically include provisions for at least the following:
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Holidays
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Winter and spring break
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Children’s birthdays
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Parents' birthdays
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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
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Special occasions
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Summer vacations
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Transportation
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Access to school and medical records
Some additional factors to consider before establishing a parenting plan include the age of the children, the distance between the residences of the parents, work commitments, children’s activities, and any special needs your child may require.
Unparalleled Support
The NJ visitation lawyers and family law attorneys at Weinberger Law Group will provide you with the education, tools, and guidance necessary to make thoughtful decisions that are in the best interests of both you and your family. These New Jersey divorce attorneys will discuss all available options regarding child custody arrangements and child visitation schedules.
Contact Us
The experienced New Jersey visitation lawyers at the Weinberger Law Group are available to assist with all of your child visitation and parenting time needs. This group of talented NJ family law attorneys/divorce lawyers will help you accomplish your goals, whether it is amicably agreed upon or requires the court’s assistance. Contact a premiere NJ visitation attorney today at (973) 520-8822 for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.
Our partner, Bari Zell Weinberger, is certified by the Supreme Court of NJ as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. This Certification is achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in New Jersey.
