Clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases.

This bill clarifies New Jersey's child custody procedures to prioritize children's safety and well-being. It requires courts to consider a child's preferences when they are old enough to reason, mandates scientifically valid proof for court-ordered therapy (including restrictions on forcing therapy to reunite resistant children without consent), and demands detailed written justifications for custody decisions that override parental agreements or a child's expressed wishes. The law directly affects courts, parents, and children involved in contested custody cases by standardizing how decisions are made and documented. The bill was enacted as P.L.2025, c.316 and is now part of state law.