Can My Friend Parent Have Physical Custody Of Me While Dealing With A Dyfs Case With Parental Consent

If you are a minor in a DYFS (now DCPP) case, you were assigned a Legal Guardian - an attorney to represent you. If you can't contact your Law...

As sleeping accommodations for an indefinite period of time, 6 & 10 years sharing a bed with either parent is probably inappropriate. I think,...

Can I terminate my daughter's father's parental rights if he is not the biological father?

It's more complicated than just DNA. What is in the best interests of your daughter? Has the person you want to exclude been involved as a parent?...

Keep your eye on the ball. In order to get permission to move out of New Jersey with your daughter, you need to show the judge that you have a...

What legal relief can we ask if when one parent is partying a lot, leaving our children with her friends, etc

Not only is trying to control someone else's behavior an exercise in frustration, Court may be a misapplication of the effort. With no offense...

Is it possible to prevent someone from getting custody without a psych evaluation first?

A psychological evaluation under the circumstances is probably unnecessary. I'm confused about how your mom was denied custody 3x but was awarded...

I hesitate answer a question with a question, but a diaogue regarding your parental rights should start with "What do you want as a parent for your...

Pick up times

I expect that "the cops" will understand. Do what's practical.

Is there a presumption that each person is entitled to 50% parenting time per week or does a man only get one night a week and e

The ideal parenting schedule is practical. Considerations include the parents' availability, transportation timing, and distance to children's...

Am I obligated to pay child support to a non-custodial parent whose been granted temporary custody pending a DFYS investigation

I'm sorry to read about your situation - I hope that it straightens out. You need to follow whatever recommendations DYFS (now DCP&P) wants you to...