Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

guarantees in child custody cases are hard to come by but based on my experience I would say thatyour chances are better than 50/50. The questionis what is in the best interests of the children. I would suggest that you call my office and set up an appointment.

It would seem you have a better than average chance. You need an experienced lawyer to fight for you and certainly BASED ON WHAT YOU ARE TELLING ME, the best interests of the children would seem to be in your care. How does your wife feel about this?

Call me to talk at no charge for phone consultation. 215-732-4000 I practice in NJ and PA and am frequently in the courts in Southern New Jersey

Best wishes to you and your family

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These are always fact sensitive issues. In making custody determinations, Courts attempt to protect children's "best interests." This standard ensures a child's safety, happiness, physical, mental & moral welfare.

As stated above, a number of factors bear upon a determination of what is in a child's best interest. Some of these factors are:

1. Parents' ability to agree, communicate & cooperate in child-related matters;

2. Parents' willingness to accept custody & any history of unwillingness to allow visitation not based on substantiated abuse;

3. Interactions & relationship of the child with its parents & siblings;

4. History of domestic violence, if any;

5. Safety of child & safety of either parent from physical abuse by other parent;

6. Preference of child, when of sufficient age & capacity to reason, so as to form an intelligent decision;

7. Needs of child;

8. Stability of home environment offered by each parent;

9. Quality and continuity of child's education;

10. Fitness of parents;

11. Geographic proximity of parents' homes;

12. Extent & quality of time spent with a child prior to & subsequent to separation;

13. Parents' employment responsibilities; and

14. Number & ages of children.

Certain other factors can significantly influence custody determinations by the court.

This is not an all inclusive list and your case needs to be reviewed by attorney. I would also suggest you take action sooner than later if you know her situation is worse than when she was made the parent of primary residential custody.

I would be happy to follow up with you. Please email me directly or call my office if you would like to schedule an appointment either in person or by telephone. My contact information is listed in the links below.

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