Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Overseas visitation

My son's father moved to his homeland in Ireland 3 weeks after I told him I was pregnant (1996). He hoped to disappear forever, but I tracked him down to sign paternity, and also tried, unsuccessfully, to include him in my son's life. I had to sue for child support. He has come 1 time a year since my son is 5 - our visitation order says I must have 30 days notice and visit must be under my supervision. I have always accomodated him, bending over backwards to make him happy so he would have a relationship with my son. His last yearly visit he got up and left us in the middle of lunch, not to be seen again. He emaild me stating that he wants visitation alone w/ my son here in the US and also in Ireland. My son barely knows him, certainly not his family. He is extremely irresponsible and even tripped my son to fall in a creek in the snow, among other such acts. I do not trust him nor his family to take care of his safety. He has now gotten a lawyer and I know he is just getting at me - what are the chances he will be able to have my 9yr old son in Ireland alone? (He has been negligant all these years - my son now hates him although I've refused to badmouth him to my son, or to anyone). How about here in NJ? Thx for any help


Asked on 1/17/07, 9:17 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Marc Nehmad Sadek Law Offices

Re: Overseas visitation

You need an attorney to make sure your son is not permitted to go to Ireland do he may not be kidnapped. My inital consultations are free 215/592/0780. Marc Nehmad

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Answered on 1/18/07, 8:20 am
SAMUEL Z. BROWN THE BROWN LAW FIRM

Re: Overseas visitation

You should consult with an attorney. Our initial consultations are always free. Feel free to give us a call at 732.370.3000.

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Answered on 1/18/07, 10:15 am
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Overseas visitation

I can't see how a judge would let him go to Ireland. With regard to NJ, it is going to come down to what you present. I suggest getting an attorney, espeically since the other side has one.

My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.

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Answered on 1/17/07, 10:40 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Overseas visitation

Visitation should be restricted to New Jersey, given his rather small effort at being a father.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 1/17/07, 10:57 pm


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