Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: limited seperation

Thank you for your inquiry.

New Jersey does not recognize legal separations. Therefore, the only way to enforce your rights regarding parenting time is to file for divorce.

As it would be my pleasure to speak to you regarding your potential divorce matter, please feel free to contact my office at 732 246 0909 to discuss same.

Very truly yours,

Edward R. Weinstein

214 Highway 18

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Phone: 732-246-0909

Fax: 732-246-2888

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Page: www.edwardweinstein.com

Re: limited seperation

Your question puzzles me. Separation does not require legal sanction. It is unlawful to abandon your child but it is not unlawful to leave your spouse.

Your husband can be compelled to pay child support and, if you require it and he usually provided you with support, he can be compelled to pay spousal support. If you have not you should file a complaint for child and spousal support and ask that it be scheduled for the custody hearing.

Whenever you decide that you want permanent separation from your husband you can file a divorce complaint.

As part of your custody hearing you can ask that your husband act appropriately in the presence of your child and say what would be appropriate. The judge will listen to both of you and decide was is not appropriate and enter the appropriate order.

It would not hurt to hire an attorney to guide and assist you through all these unfamiliar hearings and procedures. After it is all over you may regret not having the assistance of an attorney and be stuck with the results of same.

Gary Moore, Esquire4

Hackensack, New Jersey

800 273 7933

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com