An Experienced Toms River Family Law Attorney
Handling Child Custody and Litigation Matters
Child custody is often one of the most intractable issues associated with a divorce. When divorcing couples turn to the courts to resolve a divorce, child custody disputes are often one of the key factors involved. Richard M. Sevrin is a Toms River, New Jersey, attorney with thirty-seven years of experience representing clients dealing with child custody litigation associated with divorce and matters involving the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS).
Effective New Jersey Child Custody Lawyer
The primary concern used in all child custody matters is this: what is in the best interests of the child. Under most circumstances, the New Jersey courts prefer both parents to remain involved in their children's lives. While the courts prefer joint custody, there are several possible custody arrangements:
• Joint Legal Custody provides both parents joint authority to make decisions regarding a child's health, education, welfare, and religion.
• Sole Legal Custody gives one parent the authority to make all decisions regarding the child's health, education, welfare, and religion.
• Sole Physical Custody gives one parent complete physical custody of a child. Parenting time or visitation may or may not be granted in these cases. Often sole physical custody is granted in cases involving family or domestic violence.
• Shared Physical Custody gives both parents parenting time on a schedule arranged by the parties or the court.
Mr. Sevrin works closely with clients to reach appropriate child custody arrangements. Whether a custody matter can be resolved through mediation or requires litigation, he has the skill and experience to effectively represent his clients' interests.
Custody Cases involving the Division of Youth and Family Services
In addition to handling child custody matters associated with divorce, Mr. Sevrin has significant experience representing parents seeking to regain custody of their child in cases involving the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). Since New Jersey does not require proof to report an allegation of child abuse, children can be taken into short-term custody as a result of a mere accusation of abuse. Mr. Sevrin is committed to providing the legal support parents need to keep their families together.
Contact Richard M. Sevrin
If you have questions about any family law matter, please contact Richard M. Sevrin, Esq. He can be contacted by phone at 732-505-4411 or by email.
Richard M. Sevrin
Attorney at Law
One Hadley Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: 732-505-4411
Fax: 732-505-4606
E-Mail
Richard M. Sevrin is a New Jersey attorney handling divorce and family law matters for clients throughout Ocean County, Monmouth County, and the cities of Toms River, Brick, Berkeley, Ocean Township, Tinton Falls, Wall Township, Brielle, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Dover Township, Manchester Township, Whiting, Forked River, Wall, Asbury Park, Belmar, Manasquan, Freehold, Jackson, Lakewood, Lakehurst, Tuckerton, Lacey, Manahawkin, Seaside Heights, Stafford, Barnegat, Long Beach Island, Red Bank, Sea Girt, South Toms River, and Beachwood.
