New Jersey S163 establishes a presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.

New Jersey S163 amends the state's child custody laws to establish a presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters. This means that unless a parent can provide clear and convincing evidence that joint custody is harmful to the child, the court will presume that both parents should share custody. The court will consider factors such as the parents' ability to cooperate, the child's interaction with parents and siblings, and the safety of the child. If the presumption is successfully rebutted, custody will be awarded according to the child's best interests.

New Jersey S163 establishes a presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters.

New Jersey S163 amends the state's child custody laws to establish a presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters. This means that unless a parent can provide clear and convincing evidence that joint custody is harmful to the child, the court will presume that both parents should share custody. The court will consider factors such as the parents' ability to cooperate, the child's interaction with parents and siblings, and the safety of the child. If the presumption is successfully rebutted, custody will be awarded according to the child's best interests.