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More child custody and parenting time situations

• I am worried about a new partner around my child Focus on concrete child-safety facts and existing order terms, not disapproval alone.
• We keep arguing at child exchanges Specific exchange arrangements can reduce conflict and protect children from adult disputes.
• My child was not returned after a visit Determine whether the child is safe, where they are, and what the order requires; seek urgent help when necessary.
• I need to prepare for a custody hearing Organize facts around the child’s needs and the specific decisions the court must make.
• Child custody and parenting time: where to start in NJ, NY and DC “Custody” can refer to decision-making authority, the child’s residence, or both. “Parenting time” and “visitation” describe time with a child. Equal time…
• I want to move with my child Get advice before moving; relocation can affect orders and the other parent’s rights even when you believe the move benefits the child.
• We need our first parenting schedule Start with the child’s routines and practical needs, then obtain the appropriate legal arrangement.
• The existing schedule no longer works Ask about a formal modification when important circumstances change; do not assume a new routine silently replaces the order.

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