Q: Are there any strong laws to prevent Parental Alienation and what is the legal recourse to counter it in the U.S. ?
My wife and her parents virtually abducted my minor daughters into Edison, New Jersey 3 months ago, against children's wishes, and blocked all communication access for me with the children. I live outside the U.S. now. As a victim of parental alienation, what legal recourse can I take to establish communication and emotional attachment with my children?
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A: There is no doubt you will need an attorney in New Jersey to file papers for you to protect your rights. This is a common thing but very complicated and difficult to navigate even if you were here but being abroad makes it virtually impossible for you to get anything done without an experienced family law practitioner.
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Thank you for your question.
The short answer is that you should immediately contact an experienced family law lawyer. In New Jersey, in all cases involving the care and custody of children, the court must always determine the best interests of the children. It is the public policy if the state of New Jersey to assure ALL children continuing and frequent contact with BOTH parents unless a child’s safety is in danger. Virtually all New Jersey Judges will also enforce the “Children’s Bill of Rights” which prohibits either parent from putting the children in the middle of any dispute between the parents or from speaking badly about the other parent. New Jersey courts do not favor one parent over the other as both fathers and mothers are presumed to be equal parents in our courts. The court must apply several factors to determine the best interests of the children while weighing the rights of both parents as well as the right of the children to continuing and frequent contact with both parents. It is important to protect your interests and have an experienced family law lawyer advocate for your interests and ensure that both you and your children’s rights are protected.
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