Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

TRO/FRO or Civil Restrain ?

I have a pending hearing (less than a week) on my TRO (plaintiff is male) and Judge has given me custody of my kids. I want to continue having custody since mental health issues (defendent) are part of this case. Should I change the TRO/FRO to a Civil Restrain and continue to ask the Judge to maintain custody of my kids?


Asked on 2/12/08, 4:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: TRO/FRO or Civil Restrain ?

the answer will depend on the specific circumstances of your case. while this is often done, much will depend on what kind of protection you need, what kind of threat you face, and other factors.

you really need a divorce attorney. it seems that you do not have one, and probably can not easily afford a lawyer at all. that is unfortunately very common.

Let me summarize what SEEMS to be your situation (and it is very common):

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/vistation and child support are issues.

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.

My contact information can be obtained from the links below, just click on the Attorney Profile link. Let my secretary know you found me through LawGuru.

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Answered on 2/12/08, 4:44 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: TRO/FRO or Civil Restrain ?

You need to sit down with an attorney and have a serious discussion of your options.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 2/12/08, 5:23 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: TRO/FRO or Civil Restrain ?

You need to sit down with an attorney and have a serious discussion of your options.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 2/12/08, 5:23 pm


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