Articles Tagged with psychological parent

Psychological Parents and Tri-Parenting Relationships

March 6, 2016 | Daniel A. Burton, Esq.

In a recently published decision, D.G. and S.H. v. K.S., FD-1386-14S, the Honorable Stephanie M. Wauters, J.S.C., issued what could prove to be a groundbreaking decision as the definition of family continues to develop and evolve with the ever changing times. The original ninety-six page decision decision was abridged to twenty-two pages for the published decision in this matter. In this particular case, the Court was presented with a situation the litigants creatively referred to as a “tri-parenting” relationship, wherein three friends agreed to conceive, raise and take care of a child, O.S.H., together as one unit in two households. Continue reading ›

Appellate Division Clarifies the Standard to be Applied When Considering Applications for Custody and Parenting Time of Third Party “Psychological Parents”

August 10, 2014 | Karen T. Willitts, Esq.

On August 6, 2014, the Appellate Division published the decision in KAF v. DLM., in which the Court clarified the standard that family courts are to apply when considering applications by a third party seeking custody and/or visitation and claims that he or she is a “psychological parent” to a child who already has fit and involved legal parent(s). Continue reading ›