Determining child custody is often a heated issue between divorcing spouses, especially when conflict in their matter is already high. Court battles over custody can be fierce and, with court backlogs still firmly entrenched, even more frustrating and acrimonious than ever for warring parents as they find themselves mired down in the overburdened justice system.
According to the most recent stats from the New Jersey Courts, over 5,000 divorce cases remain in the family courts backlog, representing a new record high. This means that in 2024, helping our clients become unstuck in their custody issues requires looking beyond the standard model that “conflict=court” to find innovative solutions that sidestep court delays while still protecting children’s best interests.
