New Jersey Child Custody Legal Questions

In a typical situation, your child support obligation would end when the children are adopted but you should make sure that the adoption papers contain a provision that your support obligations will terminate, and it would be best if the Judgment of Adoption and/or other papers signed by the Judge expressly state this. If they do not then you or your attorney should file a motion with the Judge about this.... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  The answer to your question is:  First of all, you say that you now have "joint 50/50" custody.  I presume that means "physical" custody rather than "legal" custody--i.e., the child was supposed to be spending 50% of her time with each parent.  Joint "legal" custody, on the other hand, has nothing to do with parenting time.  It simply means that each parent must have equal input into the major decisions affecting the health, education and welfare of the child.   If a Motion were filed, it would not be "automatic" that you would get either sole legal or physical custody.  However, you would probably have a very good chance of success--as long as the Motion was presently properly.        Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you live in one of those counties and wish to schedule a brief, confidential telephone call with me, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof.  She will be able to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for the call. What you tell me remains confidential and there is no charge for the call.... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters, including child custody.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  The answer to your question is:  Although the result always depends on the specific facts of each case, based upon the facts that you have given me, yes, you do have a chance.  Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you live in one of those counties and wish to schedule a brief, confidential telephone call with me, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof.  She will be able to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for the call. What you tell me remains confidential and there is no charge for the call.... Read More

You don't say when this happened or if you were married to the mother. If you were married, you have primary rights to the child as the father. If you weren't married, you must immediately file a parentage action so you can be made the legal father and then you will have primary rights to the child. Get a lawyer quickly. This should have been done as soon as the child was born.... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  The answer to your question is: There is a New Jersey statute which prohibits a custodial parent from moving out of NJ without either the consent of the other parent or a Court Order.  If your daughter doesn't get one of those things before she moves and the father files an objection with the court, your daughter may be forced to return to NJ until that issue is resolved.   Based on the facts you have given, it seems unlikely that the father would be successful.  Your daughter could just move--and bet that the father will do nothing.  However, to be safe, I would recommend that your daughter try to get something in writing from the father consenting to the move.  If he won't consent, then your daughter should "invest" in retaining a very experienced New Jersey family law attorney to properly prepare, file and serve a formal Motion with the court.         I would be happy to have a very brief telephone call with your daughter, to get a few more facts. What she tells me remains confidential and there is no charge for the call. Your question does not specify the town in which your daughter lives.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If she lives in one of those counties and wishes to schedule a brief, confidential telephone call with me, she should call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof.  She will be able to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for the call.  ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to selected New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  The answer to your question is: A formal Notice of Motion and all other required documents need to be properly prepared, filed and served.   Needless to say, there are no issues that are more significant or that have greater ramifications than child custody. I would be happy to have a very brief telephone call with you, to get a few more facts. What you tell me remains confidential and there is no charge for the call. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you live in one of those counties and wish to schedule a brief, confidential telephone call with me, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof.  She will be able to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for the call.  ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to selected New Jersey Family Law matters.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  I would be happy to have a very brief telephone call with you, to get a few more facts. What you tell me remains confidential and there is no charge for the call. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you live in one of those counties and wish to schedule a brief, confidential telephone call with me, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof.  She will be able to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for the call.  ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to selected New Jersey Family Law matters.   Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  The issues you raise in your question are important ones, and the resolution of those issues may have substantial ramifications, both now and in the future. I would be happy to have a very brief telephone call with you, to get a few more facts. What you tell me remains confidential and there is no charge for the call. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you live in one of those counties and wish to schedule a brief, confidential telephone call with me, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof.  She will be able to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for the call.  ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to selected New Jersey Family Law matters.  We handle a limited number of cases at any given time. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  The issues you raise in your question are important ones, and the resolution of those issues may have substantial ramifications, both now and in the future. I would be happy to have a very brief telephone call with you, to get a few more facts. What you tell me remains confidential and there is no charge for the call. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you live in one of those counties and wish to schedule a brief, confidential telephone call with me, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof.  She will be able to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for the call. ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to selected New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  We handle a limited number of cases at any given time. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  I would be happy to have a very brief telephone call with you, to get a few more facts. What you tell me remains confidential and there is no charge for the call. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you live in one of those counties and wish to schedule a brief, confidential telephone call with me, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof.  She will be able to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for the call. ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to selected New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  We handle a limited number of cases at any given time. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  The issues you raise in your question are important ones, and the resolution of those issues may have substantial ramifications for you, both now and for many years to come.   I would be happy to have a very brief telephone call with you, to get a few more facts. What you tell me remains confidential and there is no charge for the call. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you live in one of those counties and wish to schedule a brief, confidential telephone call with me, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof.  She will be able to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for the call. ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to selected New Jersey Family Law matters.  We handle a limited number of cases at any given time. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  I would be happy to have a very brief telephone call with you, to get a few more facts. What you tell me remains confidential and there is no charge for the call. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you live in one of those counties and wish to schedule a brief, confidential telephone call with me, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof.  She will be able to arrange a mutually convenient date and time for the call. ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  It's all we do. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  The issues you raise in your question are important ones, and the resolution of those issues may have substantial ramifications, both now and in the future. Many lawyers offer short in-person “Free Consultations” as a means of attracting potential clients. I believe that a “Free Consultation” is not sufficient for the potential client to obtain the information and guidance that he/she needs, and that it also ignores the value of the lawyer’s advice. Therefore, I offer what is called an Assessment, in which I will go over your situation in detail, answer your questions, and give you guidance as to the best course of action. Typically, the Assessment lasts at least an hour, although there is no strict time limit. The cost is $425. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you wish to schedule an Assessment, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof, who can arrange a mutually convenient date and time. ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I have more than 35 years of legal experience and head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  It's all we do. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information about my firm.  While you are represented by a lawyer, you cannot go to court on your own. If you can't resolve your issues with your lawyer, you need to tell your lawyer that you are going to retain a different lawyer or will be representing yourself. You would probably benefit by meeting with a very experienced New Jersey family law attorney and obtaining a second opinion.  I offer what is called an Assessment, in which I will go over your situation in detail, answer your questions, and give you guidance as to the best course of action. Typically, the Assessment lasts about an hour.  The cost is $425. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey, including not only Morris County but also Somerset, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. If you wish to schedule an Assessment, please call my office (973-455-1220) and speak to the firm’s Client Intake Coordinator Dara Vanderhoof, who can arrange a mutually convenient date and time. ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  It's all we do. Unfortunately, a good Family lawyer will need more information, before being able to try to answer your question. To obtain further guidance, I recommend that you meet as soon as possible with a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters such as yours. Many lawyers offer short in-person “Free Consultations” as a means of attracting potential clients. I believe that a “Free Consultation” is not sufficient for the potential client to obtain the information and guidance that he/she needs, and that it also ignores the value of the lawyer’s advice. Therefore, I offer what is called an Assessment, in which I will go over your situation in detail, answer your questions, and give you guidance as to the best course of action. Typically, the Assessment lasts at least an hour, although there is no strict time limit. The cost is $425. In order to make sure that the Assessment is as useful as possible for you, we will provide you with a detailed Questionnaire for you to complete and bring to the Assessment. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information.... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters, including relocation applications.  It's all we do. Unfortunately, unless your ex provides you with written consent to your proposed move to Florida with your son, you must have an application properly prepared, filed and served, seeking a Court Order permitting the move with your son. I recommend that you meet as soon as possible with a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters such as yours.  Go over your situation in detail with the attorney, get educated answers to your questions, and obtain expert guidance as to the best course of action. In my opinion, it will be well worth the cost of the meeting. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information. ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters, including child custody.  It's all we do. Unfortunately, a good Family Law attorney will need more information, before being able to try to help you.   To obtain guidance, I recommend that you meet as soon as possible with a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters such as yours.  Go over your situation in detail with the attorney, get educated answers to your questions, and obtain expert guidance as to the best course of action. In my opinion, it will be well worth the cost of the meeting. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com) for further information. ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters, including those involving grandparents' rights.  A good lawyer will need a lot more information, before being able to try to answer your question. To obtain further guidance, I recommend that you meet as soon as possible with a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters such as yours. Go over your situation in detail with the attorney, get educated answers to your questions, and obtain expert guidance as to the best course of action. In my opinion, it will be well worth the cost of the meeting. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com), which contains a lot of helpful information. You can call our offices at any time of the day or night if you want to schedule a meeting. Our telephone number is 973-455-1220.... Read More

Unfortunately, without seeing the terms of your Property Settlement Agreement and any Order(s) that may have been entered since then regarding custody and parenting time of your children, it is very difficult for me to accurately answer this question. However, in general, if you have issues regarding custody and parenting time that need to be addressed, a formal motion will have to be filed with the Court wherein you would bring these issues to the Court's attention and ask for relief.... Read More

  I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  It's all we do. In this situation, you need good practical advice. Whether or not you need your husband's consent really doesn't matter because, if he objects, the court is going to address his objection in the same way as it would in any case. (The statute is just another "layer" of protection for people who oppose the other parent"s moving out of state with children. You say that you already got a "free" consultation from a lawyer.  My belief is that you always "get what you pay for." Agood Family lawyer will need more information, in order to try to help yo.   To obtain further guidance, I recommend that you meet as soon as possible with a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters such as yours. Go over your situation in detail with the attorney, get educated answers to your questions, and obtain expert guidance as to the best course of action. In my opinion, it will be well worth the cost of the meeting. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com), which contains a lot of helpful information. If you would like to have a brief personal telephone conference with me (no charge), you can call our offices at any time of the day or night.  Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. My personal Extension is 14. Please leave a voice mail message for me if I am not available to speak with you when you call. You can call our offices at any time of the day or night if you want to schedule an Assessment. Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. My Personal Extension is 14. Please leave a voice mail message for me if I am not available to speak with you when you call.      ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters.  It's all we do. Hopefully, his agreement was in writing and you have a copy.  If not, he can deny it in court.   Unfortunately, you will have to come back for the court date, unless an agreement can be reached beforehand.  To obtain further guidance, I recommend that as soon as possible, you contact a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters such as yours. Go over your situation in detail with the attorney, get educated answers to your questions, and obtain expert guidance as to the best course of action. In my opinion, it will be well worth the cost of the meeting. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey.  Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com), which contains a lot of helpful information. If you would like to have a brief personal telephone conference with me (no charge), you can call our offices at any time of the day or night.  Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. My personal Extension is 14. Please leave a voice mail message for me if I am not available to speak with you when you call. You can call our offices at any time of the day or night if you want to schedule an Assessment. Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. My Personal Extension is 14. Please leave a voice mail message for me if I am not available to speak with you when you call.  ... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  It's all we do. Clearly, under New Jersey law your husband cannot move with your son outside the State of New Jersey, without either your written consent or a Court Order.  However, you do not say that he is doing that, and it may be that he is planning on not moving far away from where you live now.  In that event, the answer is not so clear, and depends on a number of different factors.   To obtain further guidance, I recommend that you meet as soon as possible with a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters such as yours. Go over your situation in detail with the attorney, get educated answers to your questions, and obtain expert guidance as to the best course of action. In my opinion, it will be well worth the cost of the meeting. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com), which contains a lot of helpful information. If you would like to have a brief personal telephone conference with me (no charge), you can call our offices at any time of the day or night.  Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. My personal Extension is 14. Please leave a voice mail message for me if I am not available to speak with you when you call. You can call our offices at any time of the day or night if you want to schedule an Assessment. Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. My Personal Extension is 14. Please leave a voice mail message for me if I am not available to speak with you when you call.... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  It's all we do. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com), which contains a lot of helpful information. Based on the information which you have given, I believe that the best course of action is to have what is called a Consent Order entered by the NJ court, allowing you to move with the children.  I recommend that you meet as soon as possible with a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters such as yours, regarding the possibility of entering into such a Consent Order. Go over your situation in detail with the attorney, get educated answers to your questions, and obtain expert guidance as to the best course of action. In my opinion, it will be well worth the cost of the meeting. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey.  If you would like to have a brief personal telephone conference with me (no charge), you can call our offices at any time of the day or night.  Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. My personal Extension is 14. Please leave a voice mail message for me if I am not available to speak with you when you call.... Read More

I have seen your question. My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters.  It's all we do. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.com), which contains a lot of helpful information. The father--not the child--is the one on whose behalf the application would need to be made to the Court.  To obtain further guidance, I recommend that the father of this child meet as soon as possible with a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters such as this one. He should go over your situation in detail with the attorney, get educated answers to his questions, and obtain expert guidance as to the best course of action. In my opinion, it will be well worth the cost of the meeting. Your question does not specify the town in which the father lives.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County).  We handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey.     If the father would like to have a brief personal telephone conference with me (no charge), he can call our offices at any time of the day or night.  Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. My personal Extension is 14. He should leave a voice mail message for me if I am not available to speak with him when he calls.  ... Read More

I have seen your question.  My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Family Law matters, including relocation cases such as yours.  It's all we do. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.net), which contains a lot of helpful information.  You have said that the fathers will not agree, and you want to know your options.  If the fathers will not agree, you are not permitted to relocate without court approval.  Therefore, your only option (without subjecting you to the possibility of criminal charges and loss of your children) is to make an application to the Court for permission to relocate.   In New Jersey, there are specific legal standards by which a Court will decide that application.  If you want to give yourself the best chance of success, I believe that you should meet as soon as possible with a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice to New Jersey Family Law matters such as yours. Go over your situation in detail with the attorney, get educated answers to your questions, and obtain expert guidance as to the best course of action. In my opinion, it will be well worth the cost of the meeting. Your question does not specify the town in which you live.  My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County), although we handle cases in all of the counties in northern and central New Jersey.  For a list of those counties, please go to the Home Page of our website and scroll to the bottom of the Page.     Many lawyers offer short in-person “Free Consultations” as a means of attracting potential clients. I believe that a “Free Consultation” is not sufficient for the potential client to obtain the information and guidance that he/she needs, and that it also ignores the value of the lawyer’s advice. Therefore, after speaking very briefly with a potential client over the phone at no charge, I offer as a next step what is called an Assessment, in which I will go over your situation in detail, answer your questions, and give you guidance as to the best course of action. Typically, the Assessment lasts at least an hour. The cost is $425. In order to make sure that the Assessment is as useful as possible for you, we will provide you with a detailed Questionnaire for you to complete and bring to the Assessment. You can call our offices at any time of the day or night if you want to schedule an Assessment. Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. My Personal Extension is 14. Please leave a voice mail message for me if I am not available to speak with you when you call.... Read More