Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

shared parenting

My husband want's shared parenting when we divorce. I've been a stay at home mom for 14yrs. with 4 kids. I don't want this. He's never home as it is. Can I fight this?


Asked on 9/27/07, 9:40 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: shared parenting

Yes, you can fight this.

In most situations, a stay-at-home parent who has raised the kids for years, will continue to have that duty, and will get primary residential custody.

that is because it is usually best for the kids. The Judge decides what is going to be best for the kids in deciding custody.

Now, dont take this wrong, but let me summarize:

you are going to start a divorce. You have to deal with it very soon.

you do not have a job. your spouse does have a job.

you have kids. custody is an issue.

child support and college tuition needs to be paid. measured in tens of thousand of dollars.

you probably have a house, and maybe some money saved. you have a pension plan. your spouse has a pension plan.

and you want to do this without an attorney's advice.

Nothing that an attorney can say over this bulletin board can come close to helping you solve your problems. Careless actions by you will likely cost you

thousands of dollars, make your life more difficult, and possibly cause additional harm to the kids.

Hire an attorney. Go see an experienced divorce attorney located reasonably near you, and pay the attorney to review your situation carefully with you, and

give you some guidance.

Go hire a lawyer, and figure out what you want to do.

If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. I will be happy to discuss this with you; the telephone consultation will be free.

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Answered on 9/27/07, 11:14 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: shared parenting

I do not understand how someone who never had time before is going to have time now for his children. I would not be concerned.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Hackensack, N

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Answered on 9/27/07, 11:20 am
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: shared parenting

There is no such term really. He will likely get visitation based upon his availablity. Probably every other weekend based upon your question. Sounds like its time to speak with an attorney if you are starting divorce proceedings.

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

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Answered on 9/27/07, 4:19 pm


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