Determining Child Custody in New Jersey
Family courts in New Jersey will consider the following
factors when making a custody determination:
Relationship of
the child with his/her parents and siblings
Each parent's ability
to communicate with each other and work together
Each parent's
willingness to accept custody arrangements
History of a
parent's unwillingness to cooperate with a custody plan
Fitness of each
parent
Geographical
proximity of the parents' homes
Age and number of
children
Child's
preference, when the child is of a sufficient age and intelligence to make a
decision (over age 12)
History of
domestic violence
Stability of the
home environment
Needs of the child
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