Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

divorce and custody rights

i have been separated from my wife since the end of january we have 19 month girl, they live in new jersey and i currently live in new york, i don't have representation she has representation and she filed for divorced under the grounds of adultery, i have been served with the divorced papers and responded the next day we are waiting for a court date. also prior to being served we agreed on a property settlement document, so there is nothing else to dispute although visitation rights were not in the document it was just an agreement between us two, once a week and every other weekend I get the baby. right now she is not letting me see the baby because she found out that i went out with the baby and a friend (woman) and her two kids out to the park, nothing else, so she got very upset and said that i should not introduce the baby to anyone that i am not going to settle with. also she will not let me take her over night when is my weekend. can she do that? what are my rights? since I have agreed to everything she stated on the property settlement, do i need to worry about any surprises when we go to court.?


Asked on 7/23/03, 12:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bruce Matez Gerstein Grayson, LLP

Re: divorce and custody rights

Any time you walk into a Court Room in a divorce setting you should be concerned about surprises. However, if your agreement has been signed there should be no changes at the time of the divorce hearing. I would strongly suggest that you retain an attorney to represent you at the hearing. If you would like to further discuss this matter, please feel free to contact my secretary, Debbie, at 856-795-6700 to schedule a consultation.

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Answered on 7/28/03, 2:28 pm
Daniel Clement Law Offices of Daniel Clement

Re: divorce and custody rights

I would suggest that you retain counsel to protect your interests and to ensure that your are not giving up valuable rights. In addition, custody and visitation need be addressed.

Daniel Clement

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Answered on 7/23/03, 12:26 pm


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