Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

I had quite the intense debate with my friend today, based upon mutal friends. Our mutal friend Michelle has had a lenghty affair and moved out of her husbands home. They have a five year old child. My friend said hands down, if it went to court, Michelle would get custody of their 5 yr old son, since in most cases the wife would get custody. I said, in most circumstances (if they were both loving parents), a judge would do not such thing. Whatever is best for the child. In this situation, it would be better to NOT to move the son out of their own home and into a strangers new home.

What is your opinion? Thanks.


Asked on 12/24/10, 10:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Your mutual friend Michelle needs to talk to a divorce attorney now. Today.

There is a lot involved here, financially for her and even more important for her son.

Is it a sure thing and a slam dunk? NO.

What would a Judge decide is best for the child? No one can say for sure.

But I can tell you for sure that the longer Michelle takes to get some advice and take some action, the harder it will be to get the result that she is looking for.

Tell her to give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and let's get moving on this for her.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

For more information on family law and divorce, see my website: http://www.attorneyrobertdavies.com

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Answered on 12/29/10, 3:19 pm


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