Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
NJ Law prohibits sex offenders from custody
I have recently gone to court pro se
for sole custody of my children. My
ex is a convicted sex offender, being
convicted of endangering the welfare
of a child, and a megans law
registrant.
Before i could even present all of my
facts, i was interupted by the judge
telling me, he was not giving me sole
custody, because he was not going
to deny my ex's rights to his
children. So a judgement of joint
custody was entered, with myself
having residential custody. He was
also awarded Phone visitation and
supervised visits through the ocean
county court program.
Upon researching a way to appeal
this decision i came across a NJ law
that perhaps could benefit me.
9:2-4.1 Person convicted of sexual
assault, custody of, visitation to
minor child; denied, exceptions.
If there are any attorneys here who
could confirm that this is a NJ law
that is in effect and could help me in
appealing my case, please respond.
Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: NJ Law prohibits sex offenders from custody
Have you ever thought about getting an attorney?
Re: NJ Law prohibits sex offenders from custody
The law you cite requires that the sex offender make a clear and convincing showing that he will not
present any danger to the child and if
custody/visitation is granted the order granting same is supposed to be
stayed by the judge for ten days so that an appeal can be taken.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
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