Q: I am the custodial person of my son , does this mean I have full custody of him ?
I want to know if I have full custody of my son , I put his father on child support , put he haven’t given me a penny and he wants to see the baby. I don’t want him to see the baby, can I do so if I am the custodial person of my son ?
A:
Thank you for your question. I understand how worried you must be about the care and well-being of your son.
The short answer is possibly. In New Jersey, in all cases involving the custody of a child, the court must always determine the best interests of the child. Custody is comprised of both “legal” and “physical” custody. The court must apply several factors to determine the best interests of the child while weighing the rights of both parents as well as the right of the child to continuing and frequent contact with both parents. It is important to protect your interests and have an experienced family law lawyer explain the various factors the court will consider to determine what custodial arrangement is in your son’s best interest.
I hope this information was helpful to you.
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