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Matt Rooney
is a New Jersey attorney, former Superior Court law clerk, and noted commentator who focuses his practice on family law, municipal court defense, and personal injury matters. He was recognized by SJ Magazine as a 2018 “Top Divorce & Family Attorney."

Latest posts by Matt Rooney (see all)
- N.J. COURT: Live-In Nannies Are Covered By The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act - July 31, 2019
- When will the judge hear my N.J. family court motion? - October 16, 2018
- N.J. may soon allow “hardship licenses.” Here’s what that means. | Rooney - October 10, 2018
Child Visitation Can Be Complicated When One Parent Has a Substance Abuse Problem and the Other Parent Perceives Safety Issues


Nor has plaintiff demonstrated that defendant ever violated the terms and conditions of the MSA requiring defendant to undergo psychological treatment and attend AA meetings, or that the children’s best interests would be harmed by continuing their unsupervised visitation with their father. Indeed, at the time of the MSA, plaintiff knew of defendant’s alcohol problem and nevertheless stipulated to his unsupervised parenting time conditioned on his attendance at AA meetings and psychological counseling. She offers nothing new since then to warrant a change in that arrangement, except speculation from her private-eye surveillance, subjective concerns expressed by a mutual friend, and outdated information from an ex-girlfriend that, cumulatively, fail to establish the threshold showing for a plenary hearing.These cases are difficult and fact-intensive. We’re here to help. The New Jersey visitation and divorce attorneys at DeMichele and DeMichele are skilled advocates who are ready to assist you your parenting plan and child visitation issues. If you’re considering divorce, we will explain the process, advocate for your interests and, when the time comes, attempt to settle your matter with a well-craft, comprehensive and forward-thinking settlement agreement. If you’re already divorced, or are grappling with sensitive parenting time issues related to your child’s other parent like those described above, we will zealously work to assert your rights and pursure your child’s best interests. Don’t wait. If you or a loved one has questions regarding parenting time, child custody or any other family law matter contact the child custody and parenting time attorneys at DeMichele and DeMichele. For a confidential consultation to discuss your situation call, contact us online by clicking here or call us at (856) 546-1350.
The following two tabs change content below.

Matt Rooney
is a New Jersey attorney, former Superior Court law clerk, and noted commentator who focuses his practice on family law, municipal court defense, and personal injury matters. He was recognized by SJ Magazine as a 2018 “Top Divorce & Family Attorney."

Latest posts by Matt Rooney (see all)
- N.J. COURT: Live-In Nannies Are Covered By The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act - July 31, 2019
- When will the judge hear my N.J. family court motion? - October 16, 2018
- N.J. may soon allow “hardship licenses.” Here’s what that means. | Rooney - October 10, 2018
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