Terminal illness not basis to change child custody

In a decision that should come as a relief to those who are unfortunately suffering from a terminal illness, the court in NJ has ruled that the mere existence of the illness is not by itself a basis to change child custody.

Mother With Terminal Cancer Can Retain Child Custody, Judge Holds

In a case of first impression, a New Jersey judge has refused to strip a divorced mother of primary custody of her children even though she has terminal and inoperable breast cancer. Read More »

 

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