Oakhurst, New Jersey Child Custody and Visitation Attorney H.Tiffany Weiner, Esq
One of the most important aspects of a divorce is ensuring that any children involved are entrusted to the care of the parent most suited to meeting their best interests. TW Family Law and our associates can protect the interests of your children. Contact our office in Oakhurst, New Jersey, if you are going through a divorce and need an experienced child custody or visitation lawyer. As a highly qualified attorney, H. Tiffany Weiner is dedicated to providing the representation necessary to secure her clients’ access to their children.
Child Custody Issues
In addressing issues of child custody, the primary concern of a family court is to protect the well-being of the children. Factors that may influence a judge’s decision in determining child custody include the health, lifestyle, and financial state of each parent. Other matters include the children’s gender and their relationship with each parent. Statements made by teenagers and older children as to which parent they would prefer to live with are sometimes given consideration in determining custody.
Informal factors are also important in the decision making process. A judge will favor the parent who is more likely to set aside his or her personal differences with the other in order to enhance the welfare of the children. Family judges also look for the parent who will encourage a healthy relationship between the children and the other parent. Although women are often favored in child custody decisions, each family’s situation is unique, and the court will consider all relevant information in rendering a decision.
If you have children and are going through a divorce, retaining an experienced child custody attorney will help ensure that your children’s best interests are represented in the process. Child custody attorneys are familiar with the complex set of family laws that govern divorce and may even be familiar with certain judges and their rulings, which aids in the construction of effective cases when matters go to court. By attempting to resolve disputes early on, a child custody attorney can also help avoid the need for a trial altogether, thereby preventing a potentially stressful situation. With nearly 15 years of experience in New Jersey family law, Freehold child custody attorney H. Tiffany Weiner has helped hundreds of parents involved in divorce to protect the interests of their children. She will take every measure to ensure that your children will be provided for. Please contact our office to speak with an experienced child custody attorney today.
Types of Child Custody
Under New Jersey law, there are two types of child custody: legal custody and physical custody.
Legal custody refers to the right of a parent to make decisions concerning different aspects of his or her child’s upbringing. These decisions can involve which type of schooling, religious instruction, and health care the child will have. Legal custody may be granted to one parent or both, in which case decision making is shared equally.
Physical custody, also called “parenting time,” refers to the right of a parent to have the child live with him or her. As with legal custody, physical custody may be awarded to one parent, or jointly to both.
Parents and grandparents may also have visitation rights under New Jersey law. As an experienced family law and visitation lawyer, H. Tiffany Weiner can help you establish visitation rights if you have been denied or do not wish to be granted full physical custody.
We understand how important your children are to you. If you live in or around Monmouth County, New Jersey, and are in need of a child custody or visitation attorney, contact our caring and dedicated lawyer today. We will work diligently to see you and your children through this difficult time and can answer any questions you may have regarding divorce and child support issues.