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Amy Sara Cores Honored for NJBIZ’s Best 50 Women in Business 2018

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(Amy Sara Cores accepting her award)

At a ceremony held on Monday, March 19 at The Palace at Somerset Park, NJBIZ honored the recipients of their annual Best 50 Women in Business award presented by Wells Fargo. The winners are chosen by an independent panel of judges and represent a wide range of sectors including executives, educators, entrepreneurs and many more. Each recipient is recognized for the outstanding work they have done in community involvement, professional endeavors, and continued advocacy for women in all areas of life.

We are proud to announce that Amy Sara Cores of Cores & Associates was chosen to receive this honor for her hard work and dedication to family law and protecting children from problematic family situations. We know she will continue to exhibit all the qualities that the judges look for when choosing this extraordinary group of women.

If you’d like to read more about the 2018 Best Women in Business, you can find more in the NJBIZ digital magazine or the post event press release.

(Amy Sara Cores Interview)

Sole Custody NJ

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Perhaps the most delicate issue to resolve for divorcing couples, is the care of their children. When dealing with custody agreements, there are two aspects to consider- residential custody, and legal custody.

Residential, or physical custody, is in reference to who the children will live with. It can be shared custody or sole custody. While legal custody deals with who is responsible for the children’s welfare, and who has the right to make decisions in relation to the safety, health, and education of the children. Both parents have a right to make decisions on how best to take care of their children, as well as on the daily activities they participate in. However, the parent that has legal custody is the ultimate authority when making big decisions that deal with the overall safety and welfare of the children. Legal custody, like physical custody, can also be sole or joint custody.

Sole Residential Custody

In the case of sole residential custody, the children live with one parent. That parent is the custodial parent; however, the children will still spend a certain amount of time with their other parent. The child’s primary residence is with the custodial parent. It is very rare that sole custody is unaccompanied by visitation for the parent who does not have custody.

The non-custodial parent will have visitation rights that will allow them to maintain a relationship with their children, and still allow them to spend time together. This is generally two overnight stays every week, as well as vacation and holiday time together. Though, each case is different. In the case of alcohol or drug abuse, or physical abuse the visitation rights may be supervised, or severely limited. Visitation rights can also be revisited in the case of a serious illness.

Sole custody is a way to exercise parental authority in cases of separation or divorce.

Shared Physical Custody

In terms of shared physical custody, the children will spend almost equal time with both parents. While one parent will be named the PPR, parent of primary residence, the other is the PAR, parent of alternate residence. In this type of custody, the children spend more than two nights a week with both parents. So, the home the child spends the majority of nights with makes that parent the PPR, while the other parent is the PAR.

The arrangement will vary, depending on the custody plan. Shared physical custody is a popular choice for parents who live close to each other. It’s natural for parents to be anxious about leaving their children, but the children’s best interest is what comes first. It is up to both parents to ensure their children are taken care of.

Joint custody NJ is a mutual commitment that promotes open communication, and regular meetings. It is designed to fit into the demands and expectations of both parents, while keeping the children’s best interests the focus.

Monmouth County Family Court

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Family Court is an area of the legal system which deals with matters relating to family law. Family court hears cases related to divorce, separation, matrimonial disputes, domestic abuse, child support and child custody and more. Family court is generally governed by either local law or state law. In Monmouth County, the family court falls under Superior Court, Family Division. There are several family law matters that fall under the jurisdiction of Monmouth County family court, including:

  • Modifications to court orders
  • Alimony cases
  • Restraining orders and domestic violence cases
  • Child relocation cases
  • College contribution
  • Child support
  • Child custody
  • Motions to set aside a judgement, or order
  • Motions to reconsider
  • Motions to vacate a default
  • Motions to stay
  • Order to show cause

Monmouth County Family Court Cases

The majority of cases in Monmouth County family court are generally heard by a judge who makes the final decision after being presented with all the facts. It is best to follow the rules of the court, and appear on time. Failure to abide by the rules, as well as failure to turn up, can result in a judgement against you. You are able to appeal some judgements if you deem them unfair. However, in cases involving children, the judge generally renders a decision with the best interests of the children in mind.

Monmouth Family Court Mediation Services

New Jersey family court may offer mediation services to assist separating or divorcing parents in resolving disagreements regarding child custody and other matters. During the mediation process, the parents have a mediator present to help resolve disagreements that arise. Monmouth County family lawyers often serve in this capacity. Provided the mediation process results in an agreement, the mediator may help write a parenting plan that can become the custody and visitation agreement.

There are several goals to the mediation process, these include:

  • Find ways to manage your resentment and anger.
  • Create a parenting plan that is in the best interests of the children.
  • Create a parenting plan that allows the children to spend time with their parents.

Monmouth County Family Division

The family division is located at the Court House on the lower level of the South Wing.

The Division is vast and houses 11 docket types: Dissolution/Divorce (FM), Non-Dissolution (FD), Domestic Violence (FV), Violations of Restraining Orders (FO), Juvenile Delinquency (FJ), Family Crisis (FF), Abuse and Neglect (FN), Termination of Parental Rights (FG), Child Placement Review (FC), Kinship Guardianship (FL) and Contested Adoptions (FA). Family Division addresses issues of Custody, Visitation/Parenting Time, Spousal Support, Divorce, Separate Maintenance, Child Support (Establishment and Modifications), Domestic Violence/Restraining Orders, Violations of Restraining Orders, Juvenile Delinquency, Family Crisis, Child Abuse and Neglect, Termination of Parental Rights, Kinship Guardianship, and review all Out of Home Placements of Children by the Court, Children’s Behavioral Health Care Services and the Division of Youth and Family Services.

Important Family Division Phone Numbers
FAMILY DIVISION MANAGER – Rosemarie Marinan-Gabriel 732-677-4304
Family Reception – 732-677-4050
Divorce/Custody/Mediation – 732-677-4050
Domestic Violence – 732-677-4050
Juvenile Delinquency – 732-677-4096
Children in Court – 732-677-4310

Google Reviews from the Internet of Monmouth County Family Court

Janette Dominski
a year ago –

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There is nothing about going to court, filing a motion, and/or taking time away from things that should be getting my attention like work or family it any possible free time as a single parent to sit in a court house. I DO NOT even remotely enjoy spending time in any court! The staff (99% of the time) treat you as if you are below them. Additionally, it is generous to concede that the staff, as a whole from sheriff’s officers to intake personnel, is pleasant 1% of the time when dealing with the public they are employed to serve. I am not uneducated and my role in life is no less meaningful than any of theirs. I have never encountered a more miserable collection of human beings. They are so cold and shut down that they are reminiscent of drones booted with artificial intelligence. I dream of that day that I can file any necessary paperwork online with an “app” to check for errors and have a Skype conference from my home or attorneys office for oral argument.
Dawn
3 years ago –

★★
Some of the people that I have had contact with were a little rude and they came off as uncaring. Most of the people that they are working with are going through major life chances like divorces and custody issues. The people that work there should have a little more respect to the population they are there to serve.

Monmouth County Family Lawyers For Your Case

Divorce and other family law matters are life changing experiences for both parties of a marriage. All efforts are needed; time and cost are at stake. Having a Monmouth County family lawyer can help protect, navigate and guide you through the divorce and family law process. That is why hiring a Monmouth County family lawyer is helpful in settling issues pertaining to both parties. At Cores & Associates, we resolve most cases through negotiation, mediation, or the collaborative divorce process.Our “family-first” approach extends to our clients and we are committed to giving personal attention through timely communication with all of our clients. Our Monmouth County family lawyers can guide you throughout the legal process regarding your divorce or family law matter. Our attorneys are also skilled in Monmouth County child support matters. If you are experiencing trouble with calculating Monmouth County child support, collecting Monmouth County child support or enforcing Monmouth County child support our firm can help.

Monmouth County Courthouse

The Monmouth County Courthouse is located at 71 Monument St, Freehold, NJ 07728. The business operating hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. The main phone number is 732-677-4300.

The Courthouse, or Superior Court of New Jersey Monmouth Vicinage oversees four divisions. The civil division, the criminal division, the family division, the municipal division and the probation division. It is important to note that the probation court has two different locations.

Probation Court for child support and juvenile reporting – 30 Mechanic Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone number: 732-677-4800

Probation Court for adult supervision – 2407 Route 66, Ocean, NJ 07712
Phone number: 732-869-5600

Our firm, Cores & Associates, handles all areas of family law. We have Monmouth County family lawyers, Monmouth County divorce lawyers, Monmouth County custody lawyers and Monmouth County child support lawyers ready and willing to hear your case details. Your situation and your case are important to us. For questions about your particular case, please call and schedule a free consultation with one of our Monmouth County attorneys.
Call 732-414-6669 and get the legal advice you need.

New Jersey Family Court

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New Jersey Family Court is a branch of the legal system that deals in matters of family law. This court essentially deals in cases that involve divorce, separation, child custody, matrimonial disputes and domestic abuse. Typically, either the state law or the local law governs the family court. New Jersey family courts fall under Superior Courts – Family Divisions. New Jersey Family Court has jurisdiction over family law matters like the following:

  • child custody
  • child relocation cases
  • child support
  • domestic violence/restraining order cases
  • college contribution
  • alimony case
  • court order modifications
  • motions to reconsider
  • motions to stay
  • motions to vacate a default
  • motions to set aside an order or judgment
  • order to show cause/emergent matters

 NJ Family Court – General Information

The following is general information listed on the New Jersey Courts website. it contains hours of operation, department/office information and contact numbers:

The Family Division Offices are located on the 1st and 2nd Floor of the Hall of Justice. Questions regarding paternity, child support, custody and parenting time for Non-Divorce matters can be directed to the receptionists located on the 1st Floor. All other questions can be directed to the receptionists located on the 2nd Floor.

Applications are accepted for Child Support, Child Custody and Visitation between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Applications are accepted for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For directions please call 856-379-2200.

Children in Court

Child Abuse and Neglect:  856-379-2200 Ext. 3612 or Ext. 3608
Child Placement Review:  856-379-2200 Ext. 3612 or Ext. 3608
Guardianship (Termination of Parental Rights):  856-379-2200 Ext. 3612 or Ext. 3608
Kinship Legal Guardianship:  856-379-2200 Ext. 3612 or Ext. 3608

Child Support

Local (In-State) Applications: Paternity, child support, custody & parenting time.  Please call 856-379-2200 Ext. 3808 or Ext. 3700.
Interstate (Out of State) Applications: Please call 856-379-2200 Ext. 3678 or Ext. 3681.

Child Support Enforcement

Probation/Child Support handles all matters regarding child support enforcement: Please call 1-877-655-4371

Custody/Parenting Time/Visitation

Applications: Please call 856-379-2200 Ext. 3674 or Ext. 3685 or Ext. 3699.

Parent Education Program Divorcing Parents, Custody/Visitation Awareness Seminar, Mediation and Supervised Parenting Time: Please call 856-661-2795 or 856-661-2798

Divorce

Please call 856-379-2200 Ext. 3614 or Ext. 3625

Domestic Violence

Restraining Order Applications: 856-379-2200 Ext. 3633 or Ext. 3644 or Ext. 3636
Motions:  856-379-2200 Ext. 3652

Family in Crisis (FCIU)

Court & Non-Court Involved Juvenile Matters: The Center for Family Services handles instances of anti-social behavior in juveniles that have and have not yet resulted in formal charges being filed in court. The Center for Family Services is located at 584 Benson St. Camden, NJ 08103.  By phone please call (856) 964-1990.

Juvenile Delinquency

Please call 856-379-2200 Ext. 3650, Ext. 3765 or Ext. 3651.

Our firm handles all areas of family law relating to children, child support and custody. Your situation and your case are important to us. For questions about your particular case, please call and schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.

Call 732-414-6669 and get the legal advice you need.

Ocean County Courthouses – FAQ

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The Different Ocean County Courthouses Explained

If you are going to be involved with one of the Ocean County courthouses sometime soon, you may be wondering what the difference is between the Ocean county family court, the Ocean county probate court and the Ocean county superior court.

Ocean County Family Court

The Ocean County Family Court handles a wide variety of different case types, the first of which is dissolution and non-dissolution type cases. Dissolution cases deal with such situations as divorce, nullity and separate maintenance. Non-dissolution cases include child custody, parent visitation rights, child and spousal support and medical support.

There is also a team for domestic violence and domestic violence contempt. This team handles almost everything related to domestic violence, regardless of the docket type, making it simple to know where a case of that particular nature will be handled.

The Juvenile Intake team focuses on cases that involve juvenile delinquency. This section monitors all detention and shelter admissions county wide after conducting social investigations. This section also includes intake and juvenile conference committees, and they schedule are also able to schedule cases.

Finally, you have the section that deals with children in the courts. This section handles children that have been displaced from their homes by the Division of Youth and Family Services. They handle child cases involving abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, child placement review and kinship legal guardianship.

Ocean County Probate Court

The Ocean county probate court deals primarily with the wills of people that have died, ensuring that their creditors are paid and that their remaining assets go to the proper beneficiaries.

Ocean County Superior Court

You may find yourself visiting Ocean County Superior Court if your case falls within the criminal division, the family division or the civil division. The Superior Court houses the criminal case management office which is dedicated to handling and hearing cases involved in a criminal nature of some sort. The Criminal Case Management office interviews criminal defendants and provides information to the court on their individual findings. The Superior Court also offers a program to deserving participants in order to exchange jail time for volunteer work. Additionally, the Superior Court processes all appeals, record requests, expungements, permits notices of appearance by your attorney and conviction judgments.

Ocean County Superior Court has three different locations depending on your needs. Make sure to find out which one you need to attend beforehand as they are spread throughout Ocean county.

Ocean County Surrogate Court and Office

The Ocean County Surrogate mostly serves as an administrative office. The Surrogate Court administers estates, letters of guardianship, files of adoption, declarations of death and appointments of guardianship.

Experienced Ocean County Family Lawyers

If you require the services of experienced attorneys in Ocean County please contact our firm. Cores & Associates has served the families of Ocean County NJ for years and are experienced in the different court systems. For advice on your Ocean county case we encourage you to call our office today.

Domestic Violence Lawyers in Monmouth County

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Monmouth County Domestic Violence Lawyer

Intimate partner violence, or domestic violence, is a serious issue in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, including men. If this is happening to you, we urge you to contact our domestic violence lawyers today.

If you are a victim of intimate partner violence you should note that New Jersey offers legal remedies to protect you. Monmouth County family court has the power to issue temporary restraining orders and final restraining orders.

The first thing to do if you (or someone you love) is suffering from a violent situation is call 911 (in an emergency situation). Additionally, the New Jersey Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline offers 24-hour support, seven days a week- it is confidential and the number is 1-800-572-SAFE.

The next step to consider is the issuance of a temporary restraining order. This can be obtained from the family court during business hours, or from the police station during non-business hours. It’s important to remember that domestic violence isn’t always physical violence – it can also include emotional abuse, stalking and threats.

Domestic Violence Lawyers in Monmouth County

At times, obtaining a restraining order can be difficult. To help with this, consider speaking to a domestic violence lawyer in Monmouth County NJ.

If you are in a relationship fraught with domestic violence and you are ready to find a safe avenue out, please call our domestic violence lawyers. We care about you and your case and we can help you. Our domestic violence attorneys are highly experienced and compassionate individuals that will work toward your best interests. Contact us to schedule your confidential and free consultation.

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