Non-Parental Custody Attorney in New Jersey

What is Non-Parental Custody?

There are a number of potential situations where custody may be requested by grandparents, aunts, uncles and even close family friends.  As you are not the legally-recognized parents, there are special procedures in requesting custody of children you care about.  The process begins by filing a "non-parental custody petition" with the court.  This document establishes your relationship to the child or children, the circumstances for seeking custody and the current status of the parents. 

Legal custody needs to be addressed after the death of the child's parents.  It may be assessed if the child is subjected to harmful conditions or if the parents' whereabouts are unknown.  Being granted non-parental custody in such situations may be somewhat unusual but necessary in order to maintain proper care for the child.  If you are concerned about a child's welfare, you may want to speak with a New Jersey mediation lawyer  from The Law Office of Steven P. Monaghan to establish the details of your situation and identify possible remedies.

Steve Monaghan has many years of experience working with the New Jersey Family Courts.  Our legal team understands the scope of difficulty and emotional impact you may be feeling.  We understand the complexity of trying to reach out and help your loved ones, especially when legal procedures are required.  One of our goals is to help you become informed about your rights.  We may be able help you achieve the results you have in mind for seeking legal custody of the children you care about. 

New Jersey Non-Parental Custody Lawyer

Many guidelines are clearly defined as they pertain to child custody.  The system has provisions for many different situations and unusual circumstances found in family life.  Our lawyer will use all effective legal strategies found in traditional law, mediation and collaborative law.  We strive to deliver the results you need while maintaining respectful standards to provide long-term benefits for the children.

To schedule a consultation, Contact a New Jersey Non-Parental Custody Attorney in our office today.