Military Child Custody For South Jersey
Child custody is often the most important – and most complicated – issue in a military divorce. Frequent relocations, unpredictable deployment schedules, and the demands of active service create unique challenges.
Whether you are a service member or military spouse, our help you reach custody and parenting time arrangements that protect both your parental rights and your children’s best interests.
NJ Deployment Custody Protections
New Jersey law provides specific protections for deployed parents. Courts cannot enter final custody orders or permanently modify existing parenting time arrangements until at least 90 days after the end of a deployment. This means a deployment alone cannot be used as grounds to take away or permanently change your custody rights.
During deployment, NJ law also allows a service member to temporarily delegate parenting time to a family member — such as a grandparent or stepparent — so that the children maintain contact with the service member’s side of the family.
Parenting Plans and Deployment Schedules
Military families need custody arrangements flexible enough to accommodate the realities of service while providing children with stability. Our attorneys help clients develop parenting plans that address deployment contingencies, relocation scenarios, and communication schedules for parents stationed away from their children — including virtual visitation provisions.
Over 35 Years Of Experience With Military Child Custody Matters
Contact Musulin Groves & Greenfield, today to discuss how we can help.
Call 609-267-0070 or contact us online.
We proudly serve clients throughout Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, and Mercer County—including Haddonfield, Medford, Moorestown, Mt. Laurel, Marlton, Shamong, Tabernacle, Pemberton, Maple Shade, Delran, Delanco, and Cinnaminson—as well as families across the U.S. and overseas with matters in South Jersey courts.
Free consultations to all military personnel and military spouses.