Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
child custody
I really dont know where to start,
but about 2 1/2 years ago I went to
court with my ex for custody of our 2
children. I actually won primary
residential custody with him getting
visitation. Of course since then he
took them and has been keeping
them from me and brain washing
them into not wanting to come see
me. I have called the police
numerous times but noone will help
me! Now he wants to take them to
Texas (we live in NJ) so he is taking
me to court again. I dont know why
considering he doesnt listen to their
rulings anyway, he does what he
wants and gets away with it. I am
extremely nervous now about going
to court, all I want to do is see my
kids again, but I am scared that I
could lose because I havent seen
them in quite some time and he is
claiming that I abandoned them,
which I didnt, he keeps them from
me and noone will enforce the court
order. I dont think that I can afford
to get a lawyer to bring to court with
me (I didnt have one last time but
he did) I went to talk to a lawyer but
I dont have thousands of dollars to
pay. Now I think I might lose
because I cant afford to get someone
to help me but I am nervous to go
without one! HELP!!!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: child custody
Your story is kind of scary for an attorney to step in and assist you. What you describe is a very high-conflict custody fight. It does not make any sense for you to win custody and not be able to put him in jail if he does not return the kids to you. Your story does not make complete sense. And you have no money to pay an attorney.
I do know that no advice over this bulletin board can help you solve this mess. You need a smart, tough divorce lawyer, who will put a stop to this.
You need to hire (and pay) an attorney. I am sorry that I do not have anything more concrete to tell you. You have my best wishes.
Re: child custody
You need a lawyer.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com