Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Visitors in my home?
If I have a friend who is an ex-convict. Can my ex-husband prevent me from having him in my home when my children are there?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Visitors in my home?
It all depends on the nature of the crime for which your friend was convicted and whether he appears to be rehabilitated. Obviously, a sex offender or someone convicted for a crime of violence, recently, is going to raise concerns.
Additionally, there is the matter of what your friend does in the presence of the children. Drugs and alcohol raise more concerns. It would also be advisable that, at least initially, discretion be exercised in engaging in sexual relations while the children are in the house.
If your friend was convicted of a white collar crime; is employed and is discrete around the children we have a totally different situation.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
800 273 7933
www.garymoorelaw.com