Custody and Visitation - Essex County Attorney
If you are going through a divorce or separation, it is easy to be distracted by the emotions of the proceedings. If you have children, though, you must focus first and foremost on their best interests. Divorce is disruptive to children even in the best of circumstances. I am here to focus on the legal issues so that you can direct your energies toward helping your children through the transition.
My name is James Patton, and I am an experienced divorce and child custody lawyer. From my Livingston law office, I represent mothers and fathers needing help resolving child custody and visitation disputes. I encourage the parties to work collaboratively whenever possible as this often yields a workable solution in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Notable case: I not only handle the custody dispute itself, but can also handle related criminal or civil matters. For example, I defended a father accused of sexual abuse of his 4-year old daughter. The father was acquitted and granted joint custody of his daughter.
With your children's best interests at heart, I handle your child custody dispute by offering persuasive advocacy in a caring and compassionate manner. I am here to help settle matters related to:
- Parenting plans/parenting time schedules
- Legal custody (which can be sole or joint), allocating responsibility for making decisions regarding the child's education, medical issues, religious upbringing and more
- Removal hearings when one party is seeking to relocate with the child
- Modifications to address a significant change in circumstances of one or both of the parties
- Arranging the assistance of counselors, therapists or other experts as needed
Contact Me Today to Learn More
I am here to handle divorce or separation-related child custody disputes for mothers and fathers throughout Essex County and surrounding areas of New Jersey. I offer a free initial consultation to prospective clients and accept evening and weekend appointments as needed. Call me at 973-577-7180 or send an e-mail to schedule your appointment.