Where the kids sleep, and who decides
A custody order answers two questions. Who makes the big decisions about your children, and which nights they spend where.
Most fights turn out to be about the second question, and most of those can be settled with a schedule that names the days. The clinic helps parents who are asking for a first order, answering a request from the other parent, or changing an order that stopped fitting after a new job, a move or a new school.
What we ask you to bring
- Any court papers you have been served or have filed
- The children’s school and activity calendars
- Your work schedule for the next three months
- A draft of the week you want, even a rough one
What we do not take
We do not take custody cases that are also in a criminal court or in a court outside Camden County. We will tell you that on the screening call and suggest who to ask next.
What the clinic does
Three things we do with you
- 01
Map the week
We sit down with both calendars and draw the schedule first, then the holidays and school breaks.
- 02
Write the plan
A parenting plan that says who drives, where handoffs happen and how changes get asked for.
- 03
Stand beside you
We file what needs filing, prepare you for the hearing and speak for you if you ask us to.
Questions on this page
Can I change an order later?
Yes, when something real has changed: a move, a work schedule, a child’s needs. We help you ask the court, or write a change both parents sign.
Does the court always pick one parent?
No. Many families end up with a schedule that gives each parent regular time. What matters is a plan the children can follow.
What if the other parent won’t follow the order?
Keep a dated log of what happened. We can help you ask the court to enforce it.
Book a custody screening
A short call to check for conflicts, set your fee band and see whether we can take your case.