Child Custody

Hackensack, New Jersey

At Lomberg & Del Vescovo, LLC, we understand how deeply troubling the issue of child custody is to our divorce clients. We have also seen firsthand what can happen when the best interests of the children are forgotten as a couple's animosity for one another and desire to 'win at any cost' take precedence over all else. When this happens, the children's fate is ultimately decided by a judge who is a complete stranger to them and their families.

For these reasons, we advise our clients to resolve these differences outside of court whenever possible and encourage them to take the initiative in protecting their children and their own future relationships with them.

As a firm, we handle cases in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, and Morris counties involving child custody matters such as:

"Will I be able to get custody of my children?"

When there are children involved, this is often the number one question that people facing divorce have for their attorneys. But because Family Court judges in New Jersey have broad discretion in interpreting what the best interests of the children are—there is no way to answer this question with any absolute certainty. However, there are a number of specific criteria that will factor into the decision. Included among these factors are answers to questions such as:

  • What is the quality of the relationship that the child(ren) has with each parent?
  • How much time is spent with each parent?
  • Which parent has been the primary caregiver to the child(ren)?

The entire list of custody factors the court considers can be found under NJSA 9:2-4.

Our lawyers can evaluate your case in regard to these standards and when appropriate, advise you on ways to improve your legal position.

For dedicated and compassionate legal representation in a child custody matter—call or contact us directly at our Hackensack, New Jersey, law offices today and schedule a time when we can meet to discuss your concerns in depth.