Central and Northern New Jersey Child Custody Lawyer

The Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman, LLC

Of all the issues that go along with a divorce, child custody and visitation matters are some of the most emotional. At the Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman, LLC, in both Hudson and Middlesex Counties, we understand how important your children are to you. Our firm will assertively represent you with the goal of protecting your rights, your relationship with your children and your children’s future.

Lawyer Irwin D. Tubman is willing and able to be aggressive in helping you achieve the child custody and parenting time solutions you are seeking. However, when children are involved, it’s important to remember that your case is not about winning or losing. Legally and emotionally, your needs to be focused on doing what is in your children’s best interests.

It’s not unusual for clients to tell us they want sole custody of children. However, sole custody may not be a realistic goal absent issues such as child abuse, neglect and endangerment. New Jersey courts will want your children to have a positive relationship with both parents. Disparaging the other parent before the court or children can actually hurt your case.

Our firm can advise and represent you in matters involving:

  • Sole Physical Custody
  • Joint Legal Custody
  • Visitation (Called Parenting Time in New Jersey)
  • Child Custody Evaluations
  • Child Custody Disputes
  • Child Custody and Visitation Issues for Unmarried Parents
  • New Jersey Child Support Guidelines
  • Child Relocation After Divorce
  • Paternity as It Affects Visitation Rights
  • Termination of Parental Rights

With us by your side you can protect your rights, your relationship with your children and your children’s future. Remember, a key component in these cases is understanding that the court will determine what is in your child’s best interests is knowing the thought process and tendencies of the judge assigned to your case. Based upon our relationships with judges and familiarity with them we can assist in this regard and avoid surprises.

Modifications

When changes to a custody arrangement are necessary because of a change in a parent’s job schedule or because of a child’s changing needs, we may be able to negotiate an acceptable modification outcome on your behalf. In cases involving parental relocation, we sometimes are able to negotiate a solution, but the case will likely lead to a New Jersey courtroom where it is critical that you have a lawyer who understands the criteria the court will apply.

Whatever the child custody, visitation or parental rights matter, the Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman, LLC, will represent you with the aim of protecting your rights and advancing your children’s well-being. If you have been denied custody or visitation, we can help.

How We Work and How We Charge

Our legal practice is positioned on providing premium client service. This means being easy to deal with and using our experience and expertise to deliver a successful outcome for you. We pride ourselves on our open, down-to-earth approach. As part of this accessibility commitment, we will keep you posted on the progress of your case, and your options, every step of the way.

Structure of Typical Legal Case and Fees

At the Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman LLC, we are committed to exceptional dedication and client care. Below we have provided an example of how a typical legal case may transpire.

You Contact Our Office
  • By telephone or consulation form
  • We will make every effort to consult with you as soon as possible, usually on the same day.
Initial Consultation
  • We will discuss the issue in a phone call to determine if we can help you. We will not provide legal advice until you become a client.
Follow Up
  • Following our initial consultation, we will let you know whether you would benefit from a follow up meeting with us as a client.
  • We will also give you an indication of what the costs of the consultation are likely to be.
Proposal
  • We will provide our charges and will explain how we will work with you.
Engagement
  • Once agreed, we will start work. This usually involves a review of any necessary documents and an initial meeting with you to give you legal advice and practical guidance about next steps.
Outcome
  • As your case progresses, we will keep you informed of any updates.

Our service charge options

Fixed fees

In most cases, we can fix our fees for the work we do. We’ll consider the prospect of additional and unexpected work and give you a fixed cost.

Pay as you go

Many of our clients prefer us to work on a pay-as-you-go basis. For this type of service, our standard hourly rate applies.