Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: Joint Legal & Physical Custody

Yes, the parent can "sue", meaning that she can file a Motion to seek a Court Order to require that to happen. Whether she will win is another question. That depends on whether the Court feels that this would be in the best interest of the child.

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Re: Joint Legal & Physical Custody

If the parents are unable to decide a motion could be made so that a judge could decide the

question. You seem to have cut the proverbial baby in half instead of compromising for the best interest of both children. A judge is really

no wiser than you are but will have more power. You might not like the judge's decision.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Re: Joint Legal & Physical Custody academic decisions

The goal of joint physical and legal custody is that both parents decide these issues jointly. The risk of returning to court and seeking modification is to change this status. You may find that a guardian or investigator is appointed.

I assume your ex has a reason for her decision, a point you have not described. This could change the opinion of me and others who respond to your query.

If you have more information, feel free to contact me.

Re: Joint Legal & Physical Custody

Pretty simple case. Not sure you really need an attorney for it. First, is the dispute over who will pay for it? If there is some income disparity between the parties, than that could be an issue that prevents the child from going. However, if it just comes down to the child going to the school or not, it should just come down to what is the benefit of uprooting the child from his friends and comfort with the current system? In addition, what is the child's wishes? This is a common sense argument, not really a legal one.

However, this shouldn't be an expensive process so if you want an attorney, it can't really hurt to get one. If you have any more questions, feel free to call me at 732/247/3340 or email me.