Protecting Your Parental Rights & Your Child’s Best Interests

Few issues in family law are as emotionally charged as child custody and visitation

As a parent, your relationship with your child is priceless — and it deserves to be protected. At Garnes Law, we advocate fiercely for your parental rights while keeping your child’s best interests at the heart of every decision. Whether you’re negotiating a custody arrangement, modifying an existing order, or facing a difficult dispute, we are here to help you achieve a fair and workable solution.

Types of Child Custody in PA & NJ

Every custody case is unique, but most fall into one of two categories:

Legal Custody: The right to make major decisions about your child’s life (education, healthcare, religion, etc.).

Physical Custody: The determination of where your child lives and how parenting time

is shared.

Within these, courts may award sole custody (one parent has primary authority/responsibility) or joint custody (shared between both parents). We help you understand how state laws apply and fight for an arrangement that safeguards both your rights and your child’s well-being.

Visitation & Parenting Time

If one parent is awarded primary custody, the other is typically granted visitation rights. Visitation may be:

Scheduled Parenting Time: A structured schedule that clearly outlines weekends,holidays, and vacations.

Supervised Visitation: Required when there are concerns about the child’s safety or

welfare.

Flexible Arrangements: Tailored schedules that allow for more cooperative parenting.

At Garnes Law, we strive to create visitation plans that reduce conflict, promote stability, and keep your child’s best interests front and center.

How Garnes Law Helps Parents

Clear Guidance

We explain custody laws in both PA & NJ so you always know your rights.

Strong Advocacy

We negotiate and, when needed, litigate to secure the best possible

outcome for you and your child.

Balanced Solutions

We encourage cooperative parenting but stand ready to protect your

rights in high-conflict cases.

Don’t leave your custody case to chance. 

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Cherry Hill Office

3 Executive Campus

2370 Marlton Pike West Suite 255

Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Phone: 856-438-5234

Fax: 856-282-1159

Philadelphia Office

One Liberty Place

1650 Market Street 36th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: 267-838-9713

Fax: 856-282-1159

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