Top
Child Custody & Support

Somerset County Child Custody & Support Attorneys

Somerset County Family Lawyers Fighting for Support & Custody for Your Children

Some of the most difficult and emotional parts of divorce are settling the child custody and support arrangements. With a skilled family law attorney in Somerville, New Jersey, however, you can rest assured that you have experienced help on your side to stand up for what’s best for your children.

Our family law lawyers serve clients throughout Central New Jersey, including:

  • Somerset County
  • Morris County
  • Union County
  • Middlesex County
  • And Essex County

Involved in a child custody or support dispute? Call our New Jersey child custody attorneys at (908) 259-6673 for a consultation today.

How Are the Best Interests of the Child Determined in New Jersey?

​​The New Jersey court’s child custody and child support decisions are based on the best interests of the children. However, “best interests” is itself based on many different factors.

Our experienced child support attorney serving Somerset County, New Jersey can help you identify the arguments that demonstrate how much support your child needs, or why you are the most fitting guardian for your child.

They can also present them effectively in court, giving you and your child the best chance of a peaceful home life after a divorce.

How is Child Custody Determined in Somerville, New Jersey?

Child custody judgments include that of physical custody, or which parent the child will live with, and legal custody, which is the right to make decisions for the child.

Child custody arrangements vary, but tend to be close to one of the following scenarios:

  • One parent has primary physical custody while the other parent has visitation rights, and parents share legal custody to varying degrees.
  • Both parents equally share physical and legal custody. This is called joint custody and is the preferred method of custody by the New Jersey court.
  • One parent has sole physical and legal custody, and the other parent may or may not have rights to see the child on certain occasions.

Sole physical and legal custody is not likely to be awarded to one parent unless the other parent is deemed unfit.

    I had complete trust and confidence in Eric
    “I can't thank Eric Lane enough for all of his hard work he did for me during my divorce. I had complete trust and confidence in Eric and he completely delivered. A divorce is hard enough as it is, and you want a lawyer that is going to fight for all of your rights and help you get what you are legally entitled to. Eric did all of this for me and always had my best interest at heart. He truly cared, and I can't thank him enough for all he did for me. If you are needing a lawyer for your matter, look no further than Eric and the team at Lane & Lane, LLC!”
    - Jonathan L.
    I highly recommend Dan.
    “Met with Dan on a project. I also had discussions with one of the largest firms in the state and after both meetings, what I recognized is that the larger firms just take cookie-cutter documents and don’t take the time to listen to a client's needs. Dan took the time to educate me on what the project required and how to complete it. He listened and educated, versus the other firm just asking what do you need (note I had no idea where to begin on the document) and then talking at you like a number. I highly recommend Dan.”
    - David M.
    He gave me the facts straight and handled me as well as my dispute excellently.
    “I recently used Eric Lane to handle a very ugly divorce I was going through. I had started with a different attorney and decided to switch to Eric and am so glad I did. He gave me the facts straight and handled me as well as my dispute excellently. I have recommended Eric to a friend already, who has also recommended another mutual friend. I would suggest to anyone who unfortunately is getting divorced to go and see him for a consultation.”
    - Gary R.
    Put me at peace in a very difficult time.
    “I have been in a custody battle since my daughter was 3 years old. Multiple attorneys and honestly no one has been more competent as Steven Lane. He is always in contact and has been so knowledgeable. He honestly put me at peace in a very difficult time. He is very versed in his profession and honestly I wish I had met him years prior, I actually started to get proper justice when I hired him. He is understanding and caring as well as his staff has phenomenal character. I couldn't recommend this attorney enough.”
    - Lysette
    Dan is always available whenever I call him for any questions or concerns.
    “I can't say enough about Dan and the Lane & Lane firm. Dan was my 3rd attorney during my divorce/visitation process, which for a man in NJ can be very expensive and overwhelming. Dan carefully listened to all of my concerns and goals throughout this process and explained everything that was required to meet my goals. Dan is always available whenever I call him for any questions or concerns. My most important goal was seeing my 8-year-old daughter on a regular basis and building a healthy father-daughter relationship. That goal turned into reality and now I see my daughter all the time! At the end of the day, Dan cares about the human factor and in my case being able to be in my daughter's life. Dan is great in court and defending your rights as a father. I would recommend Dan and the Lane & Lane firm to anyone looking to get divorced in the state of NJ they are top-notch.”
    - Kyle T.
    While I hope not to ever have to go through a divorce again, I would choose him as my lawyer again
    “Upon meeting Steven Lane, he saw me right away and I could tell he was the lawyer I wanted to work with. He was very professional and personable. He kept in constant communication, even on weekends when I was panicking about an issue.”
    - Joseph O.
    I refer them without hesitation for 5-star representation.
    “The attorneys at Lane & Lane are clearly experts in the matrimonial field. Every client I have referred has reported back a great experience. I refer them without hesitation for 5-star representation.”
    - Ed R.
    Eric Lane was very helpful.
    “Eric Lane was very helpful. very humble and down to earth personality. Thank you.”
    - Sonu S.
A Resolution Is a Step Away
Let us devote our time to your case  that can range from divorce, child custody, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and more. We are committed to find an end solution that you and your family can walk away from with peace of mind.
Lane & Lane, LLC Lane & Lane, LLC
Somerville Office 908-259-6673
Locations
  • Somerville Office
    84 East Main Street
    2nd Floor
    Somerville, NJ 08876
    Map & Directions
  • Morris Plains Office
    101 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2F
    Morris Plains, NJ 07950
    Map & Directions
Follow Us