Clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases.
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This bill clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases in New Jersey. It emphasizes the paramount importance of a child’s physical and emotional well-being after parental separation and requires courts to consider a broader range of factors when determining custody arrangements. Specifically, it restricts the use of reunification therapy unless certain criteria are met and mandates the court to document the reasons for any custody decisions that deviate from a child’s expressed preferences. The bill also establishes standards for reunification therapy practices.
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