Relationships end. Marriages end but one thing that never does is the parental relationship. While bad blood may exist for whatever reason, a parent has a right to be in their child's life. There are no other cases that bother me more than a custodial parent not permitting the non-custodial parent to see or speak to his or her child. I represent individuals that seek to protect their child from unsavory characters who have no real intent in being there for their child and I represent individuals that are doing all they can to be a part of the child's life. It is very important to obtain a parenting time order and legal custody order as soon as you can. Relying on what the custodial parent wants could lead to major problems for you if you cannot prove you have been there for your child. Be safe, be smart and obtain a court order for parenting time and stick with it.
    A court order will give you protection and certainty as to when you will see your child and even communicate with him or her. Logically speaking, when people have intimate relationships that have gone south, it is not always easy for both people to get over the situation. For example, a new love interest may enter your life and the custodial parent may be very unhappy about this and prevent you from seeing your child without good reason. A court order can prevent this. An order is black and white when written correctly and should be obtained as quickly as you can to ensure a continued relationship with your child. If you seek parenting time with your child and have been unable to do so or have a court order that someone is not following and you seek an experienced family law attorney, contact my office today on 201-706-7910 for a free consultation.  If you seek more information about divorce and custody, please visit my Jersey City Child Custody Website here.