New Jersey Child Custody and Visitation Attorney
Even though you and your partner or spouse have made a decision to end a marriage or relationship, you will continue to be active parents in your child's life. Whether you are seeking joint or sole custody or you are concerned about your parental rights after a divorce, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney you can trust. At the law office of Stephanie Cañas Hunnell, Attorney at Law, LLC, I provide strategic advocacy to parents facing custody and visitation disputes after divorce or in a follow-up custody dispute.
Call 888-335-3584 or contact me by e-mail to schedule a free phone consultation or case evaluation. I am dedicated to your rights and the results of your case.
Custody Arrangements in New Jersey
There are two types of custody in New Jersey: legal custody and residential custody (what other states call physical custody). Legal custody involves who can make important decisions about a child (e.g. medical, religious upbringing, education, etc.). Residential custody deals with where the child resides or where the child is physically located.
There are three types of residential custody: joint, shared and traditional. A parenting time schedule where one party has the children most of the time and the other parent enjoys alternating weekends and one or two visits during the week is generally referred to as traditional. Joint custody is 50/50 or very close to a 50/50 split. Shared is generally 75/25 or 65/35 (where both parents have a somewhat significant amount of time with the children, but not 50/50). I will help determine what custody arrangement is best for you and your family and work to protect your rights and children.
Tailored Advocacy to Address the Unique Needs of Every Family
I will take the time to understand your individual needs and rights involving your children. With extensive experience, I know that every case is unique and every parent has different questions or concerns. I will take the time to inform you of your options and alternatives to help you devise a comprehensive parenting plan to protect the best interests of your child. My goal is to assist you to develop a tailored custody arrangement that addresses complex issues involving:
- Legal custody
- Physical custody
- Joint versus sole custody
- Visitation and parenting time
- Paternity
- Relocation disputes
Protecting the Best Interests of Your Children
I always encourage my clients to put the children's interests first. Resolving custody and parenting time disputes in an amicable way creates a positive environment for children to adjust to the difficult transition of a divorce or separation. Understanding that even well-intentioned parents can have honest disputes, I am prepared to take any case to trial when it cannot be resolved by negotiation or settlement agreement. For more information or if you have specific questions about your case, please feel free to contact my office for an initial consultation.
Call my Monmouth County, New Jersey, office at 888-335-3584 today for a free phone consultation or contact me by e-mail to inquire about your case. As your lawyer, I will provide experienced advocacy and sound counsel to work to protect your rights.
