Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
N.J. Stat. § 9:2-4
Custody & parenting time in New Jersey
Best-interest standard; policy favors frequent and continuing contact.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in New Jersey
Certificate of Parentage or court action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in New Jersey
Income Shares guidelines.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in New Jersey
Removal requires cause and court approval (Bisbing standard).
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in New Jersey
Restraining orders under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersNew Jersey fathers' rights FAQ
New Jersey follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Best-interest standard; policy favors frequent and continuing contact.
General educational summary of New Jersey law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed New Jersey family-law attorney before acting.