Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Child custody

I am seem to be heading to divorce, my wife has been drinking heavily and is out all the time I am wondering if I have any chance of getting custody of the children or does the mother always get custody in New Jersey


Asked on 4/24/03, 6:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Gleaner Robert A. Gleaner, P.C.

Re: Child custody

The mother does not always get custody. All custody decisions are made "in the best interest of the child". And, the issue of who gets custody is sometimes not the point. The more relevant factor is who the parent of primary residence would be and who the parent of alternate residece would be. And, to confuse this matter further, it is the more usual situation that both parents have substantial input into the well being of their children. Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit ofinformation that you have given to me. There certainly may be other factors that would change my opinion. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. Since it appears that you have not retained an attorney, you may want to contact an attorney (either me or someone else) to discuss your matter in more detail. Only then will you be

able to rely on the advice. If you call me, [856-546-8010] mention Law Guru and your first one hour consultation will be free. Good luck! Rob Gleaner

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Answered on 4/24/03, 6:27 pm


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