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Child Custody And Visitation As long as paternity has been established, single mothers and single fathers have the same custody and visitation rights to their children as divorcing couples. Unmarried parents can petition the court for sole custody, joint custody and visitation with their children.

If the parents do not agree about the change, the parent wanting to change the existing order can file a motion with the court to modify the order. To file this legal action, the parent must be able to show a substantial change in circumstances.

In New Jersey, the child cannot refuse visitation or have any say in a visitation schedule until they reach the age of adulthood, which is 18. This means that as the custodial parent, you are required to encourage visitation and help to facilitate it even if the child speaks out against being with the other parent.

In the case that an immediate change to a parenting time order is required, a parent can seek an emergency suspension of the order. The temporary motion will be put into place until the Court has time for an official plenary hearing to determine a long-term modification to the Court order.

Can I change a child support amount if I need to? A: Yes, but to change it, you must go through a process like the one when the child support order was entered. Whoever wants the change must file papers at the Court, and ask for a hearing or conference.

The most important is to be as actively involved in your child's life as possible. Go to sports events, tournaments, concerts, recitals, art shows, wherever your child's interests lie. Not only will it make you look like a responsible parent, but it will also build a better relationship between you and your child.