When you get a divorce in New Jersey, you have to comply with the state's divorce law and the court mandate to work with your spouse to share child custody when possible. Your divorce attorney can advise you throughout the process, but it doesn't end there. After the divorce, you could find yourself needing help from family attorneys at the Law Office of Jordan B. Rickards for child visitation cases. Continue reading to learn more, and contact our office today for assistance!
Protect Your Child's Best Interests
Frequent and ongoing contact with children is among the rights of divorcing parents under the New Jersey Statutes. Child time-sharing arrangements should encourage both parents to play an active and engaged role in the life of their children.
During the divorce proceedings, the court considers what's best for the child depending on the child’s relationship with each parent, ability to provide and cooperate with the other parent, and other circumstances like domestic abuse or addiction. Before the child becomes an adult, the situation may change. As a parent, you can file a case in court to protect your rights and your child.
Work With Experienced Family Attorneys
Agreeing on a settlement during the divorce is not the end of issues related to your child. As long as your child is your dependent, you may end up back in court for a child visitation case if the other parent violates a court order, the agreement approved in court, or when the schedule is no longer working. When this happens, you would have a higher chance of winning the case when you work with experienced attorneys.
Reduce the Negative Bearing of Child Custody Cases
When both parents have to come to a new agreement about child visitation and custody, reducing the negative impact on children is essential, but the process can be emotionally taxing. The longer the case drags on, the harder it would be to prevent your child from getting dragged into legal disputes. You want a speedy resolution for your case whenever possible, which is why hiring professionals to handle your child visitation case is a must.
Find a New Middle Ground
Modifying visitation schedules and custody arrangements can be challenging to do on your own. When it comes to protecting your parental rights, having the necessary legal support helps you build a more compelling case in court.
