Child Custody Attorney

Competent Legal Counsel Protecting Your Child’s Best Interests

Child custody and visitation/parenting time are the most commonly disputed issues in divorce and dissolution negotiations because of the emotional and financial consequences. The guiding principle in all child custody matters is making decisions that reflect “the best interests of the child,” but often parents do not agree on what their child’s best interests entail.

Obtaining assistance from a skilled and experienced New Jersey child custody attorneycan be crucial to the outcome of your child custody case. Rosalyn Charles of the law firm RC Charles Esquire has been helping families with child custody matters in the counties of Essex, Union, Bergen, and Hudson for more than 20 years. She is committed to effectively representing your interests in child custody negotiations and in court.

If you need reliable legal assistance, contact our office in Newark.

Facts about Child Custody

There are two types of child custody that may be granted by the court: joint legal custody (who can make legal decisions) and physical custody (where the child will live).

• Legal custody allows one or both parents to have input into the major decisions of how the child will be raised, including choices about education, religion, medical care, and extracurricular activities.
• Physical custody will specify the child’s primary residence as well as a schedule for parenting time (or visitation for a noncustodial parent).

Effective child custody agreements are best reached when parents work together cooperatively. If parents require additional resources to reach an agreement, we can help with a child custody evaluation. If parents cannot reach an agreement, our law firm represents clients in family court.

For experienced legal representation, advice, or information about child custody issues, call our New Jersey child custody attorney at 973-943-4701 or contact our law offices online to schedule an initial consultation.