In a case of first impression, a Monmouth County judge dealt with the difficult issues of when and how a parent’s terminal illness impacts custodial rights. In A.W. v. T.D., the parties divorced in 2002 after having three children currently between 12 and 14 years of age. The parties share joint legal custody, with the mother (T.D.) serving as the children’s primary custodian and caretaker.…