Custody

New Jersey Lawyers Experienced in Child Custody Law

Few aspects of a divorce are as important or as hard-fought as custody and visitation. Even if you know what is best for you and your children, your spouse may not agree, and may fight you every step of the way. It pays to get an experienced and skilled trial attorney on your side.

Few attorneys in north New Jersey can boast similar experience in tough custody battles to that of Herman Osofsky. Mr. Osofsky is one of the few attorneys to try custody cases to their conclusions, and has also settled countless matters out of court in his 42 years of practice. Mr. Osofsky has tried many fully contested custody cases to their conclusion by Court decision and also settled countless matters out of Court.

At the Law Offices of Herman Osofsky, we represent people throughout northern New Jersey, including Somerset County, Passaic County, Morris County, Bergen County, Middlesex County, Essex County, and Sussex County. Contact us by e-mail or call (973) 777-4464 or (800) 378-4464 to discuss your child custody or other family law dispute with a skilled and experienced divorce attorney.

Changes in Custody and Visitation

The practice of child custody law has changed dramatically in the last few decades. In the past, a wife almost always got custody, while a husband got visitation. The only real issue was how visitation should be arranged.

Many objected to this, and changed were made. Now, judges can and often do opt for joint custody. One parent may be given the designation of "primary custodian" and the other "secondary," or "alternative" custodian.

Typically, when ex-spouses have joint custody, they are expected to share responsibility for major decisions in the children's lives, including everything from religious education to medical care. If you do not believe it will be possible to communicate with your ex-spouse and make these decisions together, you may be better off with a more traditional custody and visitation arrangement.

Whether they have joint legal or joint legal and physical custody, parents are entitled to have knowledge of every aspect of the child’s life, including, health, education and extra-curricular activities. These issues often arise in custody/visitation cases.

Thorough Preparation of Cases

A key to winning cases involving child custody is in building strong arguments based on the testimony of many experts. Our child custody lawyers regularly hire social workers, medical doctors, psychiatrists, and other experts to evaluate living situations and give their assessments about the ideal situation for the child's well-being.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about child custody law in New Jersey and how it applies to your situation, contact us by e-mail or call (973) 777-4464 or (800) 378-4464 immediately.