06/26/2026
New Jersey's custody law changed back in January, but most parents are only now starting to feel its effects as family courts begin applying the new standards to real cases. Five months in, the rules around child safety, court-ordered therapy, and a child's voice in custody decisions are no longer theoretical — they're showing up in active proceedings. In Part 1 of our three-part series, Managing Partner Thomas Roberto breaks down what changed under P.L. 2025, c.316, and why it matters for your case.
New Jersey’s custody law changed in 2026. Learn what P.L. 2025, c.316 and Kayden’s Law mean for NJ parents and child custody cases.