New Jersey Child Custody Lawyers
Nothing is more important to a parent than ensuring the welfare of his or her children and retaining a meaningful relationship with them after a divorce. This is particularly true for a parent who will no longer be residing with the children following separation or divorce. In that circumstance, it is critical to obtain parenting time rights that will allow the non-custodial parent to maintain the ability to actively parent the despite a legal change in marital status.
Discuss the legal and practical issues that face you and your children as you prepare for divorce.
Contact Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza, A Professional Corporation, to schedule an initial consultation with a family law attorney regarding any of the following issues related to you, your children and your divorce or separation from the children's other parent:
- Joint or sole legal custody
- Joint or sole residential custody
- Parenting Time
- Grandparent visitation
- Post-divorce custody modifications
- Increases or decreases in parenting time
- Out-of-state relocation of a custodial parent
The details will vary depending on your circumstances, but if you are like most people, at the end of the day your concerns are quite normal:
- You want to have meaningful contact with your children whether you live with them or live elsewhere.
- You want to have a say in guiding, protecting and nurturing your children.
- You want to preserve family ties, including keeping your children in contact with their grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
- If one parent struggles with the challenges of a drug or alcohol problem, mental illness or other similar problem, supervised parenting time may provide a workable solution.
New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) Matters
Allegations of parental misconduct in the context of a divorce or custody dispute may result in DYFS accusing one or more parents with abuse or neglect. Depending upon the seriousness of the allegations, DYFS involvement can range from a recommendation of family services, such as counseling, to a removal of the children from the home. DYFS actions are governed by complex statutes and case law that is unfamiliar to most parents who find themselves suddenly accused of abuse or neglect of their children. Additionally, a judicial finding of abuse or neglect carries serious consequences that may impact your custody and parenting rights and even prohibit certain employment.
At Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza, our attorneys have the necessary experience to protect you and your family from an unwarranted intrusion from DYFS and to effectively defend against improper allegations of abuse or neglect.
Discuss your child custody concerns with an experienced attorney at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza, A Professional Corporation. Please contact Alan Ehrlich or Jeffrey Plaza to schedule a consultation.
