Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Parental Visitation
My ex refuses to allow me phone contact with my children when they are at his home or with him on his weekends. The 2 older children have cellphones that we pay for, but their father makes them turn them off during their time with him. As a result my 12 year old daughter was left waiting for 20 minutes for a ride home from a dance because she could not reach him on his overnight. The question is: Do I have the right to limit his visitation if I feel he engages in behavior that is potentially dangerous to my kids? I am the parent of primary residence
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Parental Visitation
You have the right to ask for it. Whether or not the judge will grant it is another story. You may want to get an attorney to help you so that the argument is made better. I also suggest that you go back to court to clear up the issue about phone contact when he has them.
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Re: Parental Visitation
You have no right to unilaterally limit his time or limit him from doing anything. A judge may do so, but you would need to file a Motion to establish to the Court what he is doing that is not in the best interest of the children. Then, you might get a Court Order with certain limitations.
Keep in mind that this advice is given based on the little bit of information that you have
provided in your question. My advice may change based on other information. Further, no one
can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. You cannot rely on this advice
because we have not personally met and you have not retained me as an attorney. If you have not
already done so, you should immediately meet with a Family Law attorney for a full consultation
before you take any further steps. You may feel free to call me to discuss this matter in more
detail. If you do so, mention Law Guru and your first one hour of time will be free. Good luck!
Rob Gleaner
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