Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

There is no specific age set in New Jersey for a child to be alone at home. The issue is whether the child is safe. It depends on the child. However, there is a lot to consider. Is it wise? have you made every effort to have the boy stay with friends or relatives instead of being alone? is this really necessary? is it wise?

your soon-to-be ex-wife may call the police, and that will be an unpleasant issue to deal with.

It seems to me that you need to deal with something else as well: you need to go to court, get a divorce and get a court Order stating that you have custody of your son.

here is a pamphlet which may assist you: http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/bcdhs/pdfs/homealonepdf.pdf

I think you could use some assistance from a divorce attorney like me. Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and I will go over this with you, and give you some advice.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

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