How Third Party Custody Claims Work in New Jersey

August 13, 2022

Grandparents or Other Parties May be Able to Apply for Custody in the Event that Biological Parents are Declared Unfit. It is surprising when child’s custody does not remain with their parents, but it is something that is becoming more prevalent.  When parents are unfit due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment of their child, mental or physical health problems may leave parents unable to care for their child. When that happens, grandparents, family members, or close friends step in to […]

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Protect Your Parental Rights in Assisted Reproduction in New Jersey

July 29, 2022

The use of  assisted reproductive technology has expanded over the years, generating questions about parental rights among couples. Sometimes, couples want to have children but cannot conceive on their own. Fortunately, technological advances have made it possible to conceive through surrogates. If you or someone close to you is considering assisted reproduction, you will want to be aware of your options and the legal details they each entail, discussed more thoroughly below. Contact the Montanari Law Group if you would […]

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Distinguishing Child Abuse from Neglect in New Jersey

July 19, 2022

Frequently Confused, Child Abuse and Neglect are Not the Same in NJ The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) sets a high standard for the well-being, health, and welfare of all minors in the State. Child abuse and neglect are both considered serious actions, but they are fundamentally different in their definitions and key considerations according to the law. While both are addressed in N.J.S.A. 9:6-1 there are distinct actions, situations, and outcomes that constitute child abuse or child neglect […]

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Getting Ready for Your Summer Parenting Schedule in NJ

June 20, 2022

Working Out a Summer Parenting Calendar with Your Ex can Ensure that Your Children Spend Good Moments with Both Parents One of the most challenging parts of a divorce is creating a fair and balanced parenting plan that everyone can agree with. The school year and its family holidays have been traversed, leaving everyone fortunately unscathed. Still, when summer break begins, it’s a whole new ball of wax, and negotiations begin for summer. An experienced family lawyer can help you […]

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Disobeying a Divorce Decree, Your Rights and Enforcement Options in NJ

June 4, 2022

Avoid Fighting Back at the Same Level and Get Help from a Passaic County Lawyer After a divorce proceeding that likely felt much longer than you hoped for, the last thing you want is to be back in court yet again with your former spouse. When a divorce is made final, shouldn’t that be the end? Well, when a judge issues a decree finalizing your divorce, it may not be the last time you see your former spouse in court […]

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