Negotiation

The father asked to be the primary residential custodial parent. The judge found the motion premature, because he failed to abide by New Jersey divorce agreement, which provided that the parties must attempt to resolve any issues between themselves before seeking court intervention. Instead, the court directed the parties to attend parenting classes and to negotiate, failing which the case will be referred to mediation. Maiorisi, etc. v. Danella, New Jersey App. Div., April 29, 2005