Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

what can we do?

My future husband has legal guradianship over his 3 kids, but has joint custody. The divorce/custody was finalized in April '02. We have come to find out that his ex-wife's new husband is physically abusing her in front of the kids. Also, one stipulation of the agreement was that the ex-wife was supposed to hand over a drug test by June of '02 and has not yet done so. I understand for that we shuold file a motion, but we don't know where to turn for the domestic abuse/possible drug abuse that is occurring at the kid's other home. Please advise.


Asked on 1/07/03, 3:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: what can we do?

There are two possible avenues to follow to a solution. A motion or an order to show cause can be filed with the court to temporarily suspend the mother's visitation with the children and to investigate the allegations of abuse. I would think that the court would seek the assistance of the New Jersey Division Of Youth and Family Services to handle the investigation. Or, one could simply file a complaint with DYFS and hope that it does it's job properly. If you would like to discuss the situation you may call me at 800 273 7933 to discuss the matter further and/or to make an appointment for a consultation on the problem. For the sake of the children you should do something right away.

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Answered on 1/07/03, 7:18 pm


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