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Ross & Calandrillo has decades of experience helping individuals and families through all family law issues. Family law matters cover a wide range of topics, including child support, child visitation, child custody, and other marital subjects. Family law also covers issues like adoption, relocation, and domestic violence. If you need help with a family law matter, contact our dedicated Union County family law attorneys. We are compassionate and effective attorneys who fight for individuals across the state. If you need our help, contact Ross & Calandrillo for a consultation today.
For many parents, determining custody is the most emotionally charged and impactful aspect of a divorce. Both mothers and fathers, as well as the courts, aim to minimize the disruption that separation can cause within the family unit. When parents cannot agree on where the child will live or how time will be shared, the matter often escalates to a formal court proceeding. This is not surprising—after all, every moment a parent spends with their child holds deep, irreplaceable value.
In New Jersey, every parent has a legal duty to provide for their children until they reach a point of true financial independence. While the state’s general age of emancipation is 19, there are many circumstances in which support obligations continue well beyond that age. If parents cannot work out a support arrangement on their own, the courts will determine the appropriate amount in accordance with the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines, ensuring the child’s needs remain the top priority.
Visitation arrangements play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy parent–child relationship after divorce. The process can be especially challenging during what is already an emotionally charged time. When children are involved, all parties—and the courts—must strive to reduce the emotional toll of the separation. In New Jersey, judges make these decisions with one guiding principle above all else: the best interests of the child.
Adoption is one of the most generous and life-changing acts a person or family can undertake. While many think of adoption as simply welcoming a child into a home, the reality is much broader. It may involve a stepparent solidifying their role in a child’s life, a relative assuming guardianship, or even the adoption of an adult to formalize a lifelong bond. Regardless of the form it takes, each adoption is rooted in love, stability, and the desire to create a permanent family connection.
Moving to a new location after a divorce—especially when children are involved—is a complex legal and emotional issue. Once custody and parenting time arrangements are established, they are meant to provide stability and consistency for the child. Any proposed move, particularly one that significantly changes travel distance or living arrangements, must be evaluated with the child’s best interests at the forefront. In many cases, court approval is required before such a change can occur.
Domestic violence remains a serious and deeply troubling issue across New Jersey. It can affect individuals from all walks of life—regardless of gender, age, or economic background. The state has implemented strong measures to protect victims and hold offenders accountable, but the problem persists in communities throughout every county. Recognizing the devastating impact abuse can have on individuals and families, New Jersey’s laws are designed to respond swiftly and decisively.
When a divorce or family law case reaches its conclusion, the hope is that all parties can move forward without further conflict. Court orders are legally binding, and compliance is not optional. However, life is unpredictable, and significant changes in circumstances may require one party to seek a formal modification. In other situations, a person may fail to follow the order altogether, leaving the other party to request enforcement from the court. Both modification and enforcement procedures are essential tools for ensuring fairness and protecting the rights of everyone involved.
LGBTQ families deserve legal representation that is both compassionate and effective. Our firm is proud to support individuals and couples through a range of family law matters, including adoption, custody, parenting time, and dissolution of relationships. We understand the unique challenges that LGBTQ families may face, and we are committed to protecting your rights at every step. If you need guidance through any family law issue, contact the seasoned Union County family law attorneys at Ross & Calandrillo for a consultation today.
Ross and Calandrillo is a full-service divorce and family law firm located in Mountainside, New Jersey. We have assisted clients through various family and divorce matters for years, and we are ready to do the same for you. For strong legal representation when you need it most, contact Ross and Calandrillo to schedule a consultation.
