For those of you who follow my, “New Jersey Divorce Lawyer Blog,” a constant theme when discussing child custody matters is a legal term of art known as, “the best interests of the child.” Often throughout my career, I have advised clients that while they are certainly important to the judge, the focus first and foremost of any is to protect children. Therefore, the child’s best interest comes before that of the parent. In fact, a New Jersey Family Court can award custody to a “psychological parent” as opposed to the child’s natural parents, even if they are “fit.” [Read more…] about May a Grandparent be Awarded Custody of a Child They Have Been Raising Since Birth?