Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: After 4 years

this will be a bit of a fight, to put it mildly. you should hire a lawyer and take action.

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Re: After 4 years

Sounds like you need a good attorney. It shouldn't be very expensive for you either as this is fairly routine. You need to gather as much info about his past as possible and present it to the judge along with all the other facts you mentioned. You are looking for supervised visitation. Based upon all of those facts, it is the most he should get if any. I would need to know more to give you a better answer.

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Re: After 4 years

Your concerns seem to be valid. You should attempt to verify his criminal

history and drug use. You advise the judge fully of your concerns and tell him exactly how you feel about any visitation at all.

I do not mean to cause trouble but if you and your fiancee were actually married you could file a petition with the Court to have your child adopted by your fiancee, terminating the father's parental rights based on his long term failure to live up to his parental responsibilities.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Re: After 4 years

How did he file? Did he go to Court? If so, make sure you respond in writing, and in a timely fashion. Present all the facts, including any documentation of his charges (copies of the charges, convictions, etc.) The standard is what is in the best interest of the child, and if you show the judge all the facts, the Judge will more than likely set very strict guidelines for his visitation. I would suggest you ask for supervised visitation, if not with you, then with a responsible party, and set him up to fail. I doubt he will change his past behavior.

Also, make sure it is not overnight. Like one night a week for dinner, 5-8pm for 2 months before it is increased, and then ask the court to monitor the progress. Keep a log.

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