Monmouth County and Ocean County Child Custody and Child Support Attorney

Anna-Maria Pittella is a Monmouth County and Ocean County Child Custody and Child Support Attorney serving families who need help protecting their children.

As an experienced Monmouth County and Ocean County attorney, I help parents focus on being the best parent they can be. During the separation and divorce process it is important to help children cope with issues related to the divorce and for parents to take positive steps toward the future. I work closely with my clients, educating and supporting them on all aspects of child custody and child support issues and help them understand the law and the options they have available to address disputes.

In the State of Jersey there are a number of options when it comes to arranging Child Support and Custody including

• Working out of a parenting and support plan with your spouse
• Seeking the help of a mediator to resolve these issues
• Using collaborative attorneys to define your concerns and address them with supportive professionals

Some parents can literally sit around the kitchen table and work out how the children will spend time with each of them and how they will attend to their children’s financial needs. They are several books available that can serve as a guide. If you get stuck you can turn to a mediator, a supportive attorney or family therapist for assistance.

A mediator serves as an impartial third party to help you discuss and find solutions to issues relating to child related matters. For a parenting plan you may want to consider a mediator with a family law or family therapist background.

If you and your spouse need someone at your elbow to resolve difficult issues then hiring collaborative attorneys will help you to negotiate an agreement without resorting to a court action. You will be working with attorneys who are trained problem solvers who can suggest other trained professionals if necessary to address your concerns.

Lastly you can litigate and I leave that as the choice of last resort because of the expense and animosity it will generate. You will always be a parent to your child and have to deal with the other parent in some manner. Hopefully you can pick the process that will allow you to do so without accelerating hostility.

If you live in Monmouth County or Ocean County and need help with a child custody or child support question, please call Anna-Maria Pittella at 732-842-6939.