Monmouth County Family Lawyers - Family Lawyers in New Jersey

The Monmouth county family lawyers at Deitch & Perone, P.C. are here to help resolve family matters in a timely, cost-effective manner. Deitch & Perone, are committed to guiding clients through the process of domestic violence, grandparent visitation, domestic partnerships, adoption and other family law issues in the most efficient and amicable way possible.

Areas of practice

New Jersey Family Law

Domestic Violence
Grandparent Visitation
Domestic Partnerships
Adoption

Domestic Violence

When domestic violence occurs, it shatters and victimizes families and people who have had relationships. In New Jersey, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1990 is the strongest in the country. Everyone has the right to be free from physical harm, threats and abuse. In New Jersey, a temporary restraining order can be entered by a judge or hearing officer without notice to the abuser. After a final hearing, with legal notice to both parties and both parties appearing in court, then the parties are given an opportunity to testify at trial. Only then can a permanent order be entered by a Judge.

We have successfully represented 100's of clients in Domestic Violence hearings.

Grandparent Visitation

Grandparents who are denied visitation with their grandchildren have the right to appeal to the Court. Under the current leading New Jersey case of Moriarty vs. Bradt, the grandparents have the burden of providing that visitation is necessary to avoid harm to the child. If a grandparent has ever been a full-time caregiver for the child, he or she will have a good case for visitation.

The Judge will consider the following factors:

The relationship between the child and the applicant.
The relationship between each of the child's parents or the person with whom the child is residing and the applicant.
The time which has elapsed since the child last had contact with the applicant.
The effect that such visitation will have on the relationship between the child and the child's parent or the person with whom the child is residing.
If the parents are divorced or separated, the time sharing arrangement which exists between the parents with regard to the child.
The good faith of the applicant in filing the application.
Any history of physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect by the applicant.
Any other factor relevant to the best interests of the child.

Deitch & Perone have litigated many grandparent visitation cases with great success.

Domestic Partnerships

New Jersey has been one of the leading states providing legal protections for gay and lesbian couples. On January 12, 2004, the New Jersey Domestic Partnership Act was enacted. The Legislature decided that "all persons in domestic partnerships should be entitled to certain rights and benefits that are accorded to married couples under the laws of the State of New Jersey."

Currently, under the Domestic Partnership Act, if a gay or lesbian couple cohabits and share finances, they are able to make critical healthcare decisions for each other and visit a partner in the hospital as if they were next of kin. They also can file for state income tax deduction for a partner as a dependent, as well as qualify for state inheritance tax exemption.

The Domestic Partnership Act has opened the door to the continued expansion of rights to same sex couples in New Jersey. Deitch & Perone represent many same sex couples and are knowledgable about the changing laws in New Jersey and the nation.

Adoption

Adopting a child is a joyous occasion that raises many legal issues such as:

What is the legal relationship between the child and the adopting parents?
What are the child's inheritance rights?
Who has access to the adoption records?

We are experienced adoption attorneys and will fully explain the process of adopting a step-child or a child from another county or family and guide you to a successful adoption.