Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Won't meet me Half Way.
I want my 6yr. old girl to stay with me for good instead of going back and forth to father, but he won't meet me in any type of way. He doesn't help me financially or anything. I want her to stay with me cause she's a girl and I don't feel comfortable. I dont want nothing from him, I just want Legal sole custody. I just came to court not long ago because of this but I was not prepared, So now I want a lawyer and you think this time the judge will see my VIEW?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Won't meet me Half Way.
I think you should get some advice from a lawyer. I see a couple of problems, and you need some solid advice.
You are not too far away from my office, I think. If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. The telephone consultation will be free. I would be happy to help you out.
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Re: Won't meet me Half Way.
There is no way for me to tell you what would happen without a lot more facts. However, its good that you are looking to get an attorney to help you out. My consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 and we'll discuss your options after you tell me more about your situation. If you call me tonight (Sunday) and leave a message, I'll call you back within an hour. If you call me tommorow, my office will be open, 9-5.
Good luck!
Jef Henninger, Esq.
Re: Won't meet me Half Way.
There is nothing in your question to indicate that the father is dangerous or that some harm may come to your daughter by having a continued relationship with her father. Accordingly, I find it appalling that you would deprive your daughter of her father. Now it is true that he should be required to pay child support. And a proper application should be made in that regard. However, to take the attitude that your daughter should be deprived of a relationship with one of her parents is very sad. Perhaps you should be carefully looking at who truly is the one who won't go "Half Way"!