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David Centeno Law

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The Law Office of Ryan Besinque

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Prizant Law - Immigration Lawyer NYC

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Pryor Law

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Alatsas Law Firm

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Law Offices of Marina Shepelsky

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Perlmutter Law Firm

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Jayson Lutzky

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Saland Law

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Law Offices of Daniel Clement

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Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers by Schultz & Associates

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HOW TO FILE AN EMERGENCY CUSTODY ORDER IN NEW JERSEY Custody battles over children can get pretty serious. Emotions can be intense. And in such moments, parents may wonder how to file an emergency custody order in New Jersey. The process to determine child custody can be long, especially when it is highly contentious. The latter specifically can be a cause of concern for many parents when they have a real concern about the welfare of their children when in the care of the other parent. For this reason, New Jersey law offers a potential solution: an emergency custody order. An emergency custody order will award a parent with custody of the child immediately or almost immediately––depending on the circumstances.

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FAQs

Can divorcing spouses in New York both use the same lawyer?

No. The law prohibits attorneys from representing both parties in the divorce. However, the goal of each attorney is to work with the other to reach a fair agreement between parties. If you have been served divorce papers, you will need to hire your own divorce attorney to represent you. Otherwise, you can choose to represent yourself, though this is not advised.

In New York, does a father have custody and visitation rights if he was never married to the mother?

To receive paternal rights which would allow you to obtain custody of the child, you would need to first establish paternity. When a child is conceived during a marriage, the husband is assumed to be the father. Otherwise, paternity must be established either by signing an acknowledgment of paternity or obtaining an order of filiation from the court before custody and visitation rights can be addressed.

Can custody be shared 50/50 in New York?

Yes. Joint (shared) physical custody means that the child lives with each parent as close to one-half the time as possible. In a 50/50 split of physical custody, the parent with the higher income is still legally responsible to pay child support unless both parents agree to waive the support.

What is a paternity action in New York?

Paternity actions are used to establish whether a man is the biological father of a child. They may be filed by a mother seeking child support or a man who believes he is the father of a child and wishes to establish his parental relationship.

In New York, can I obtain child support without filing for divorce?

Yes, Child support can be obtained without filing for divorce. The family court can grant an order of support. You can file a petition for child support and child support add-ons in the family court. You should speak with an experienced child support attorney prior to filing.

Get the answers to more questions on the FAQ page on our website.

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Best Child Custody Lawyers in Manhattan, NY

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Harold S. Entes

Paul W. Matthews

Perlmutter Law Firm

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The FAB Law Firm

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Law Offices of Donald Mastrodomenico

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Law Offices of Daniel Clement

Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers by Schultz & Associates

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