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Your question is unclear. However, generally speaking, when a Judge signs an Order, you have 20 days to file a motion to ask the Judge to reconsider all or part of that Judge's Order. These motions must be based on specific information. Consulting with an attorney before filing is advised in order to determine if you have a chance to be granted the relief you seek. Good luck, Maggi Khalil, Esq. 201-858-4555

You can file a motion for your ex-husband to assist with cost of college for your child. The Court will examine the financial resources of both parties and your ex-husband's ability to pay. There are several other factors the Court will consider. These can be difficult motions and you should consider seeking the assistance of counsel.

Along with your complaint for divorce, you should immediately file a pendente lite motion and request child and spousal support. If you need further assistance, free to contact my office to schedule a consultation. Thank you. Very truly yours, Maggi Khalil

You are asking 2 separate questions. You don't need to collect proof of adultery prior to filing for divorce since there are several grounds available to file for divorce. You should try and obtain the address for spouse's paramour because he or she will have to be served. Typically, adultery does not affect equitable distribution. There are limited circumstances where it may. Speak with an attorney about your specific case for further assistance.

Inherited assets are exempt from equitable distribution. However, the Courts consider everyone's assets when deciding alimony and equitable distribution. While certain assets are exempt, courts try to make decisions that put both parties on equal footing after the divorce.

Your question lacks important details. What "papers" did your ex-husband receive? When exactly did you petition for him? I am assuming he received his green card based on an 1-130 petition you filed for him. Do you realize that his lawful permanent status obtained via your petition is conditional for 2 years? For a conditional resident who obtained status through marriage, the resident must apply to remove the conditions on his or her residence. I recommend you consult with a immigration...

a) Yes, you can and should ask a Court to enforce the prior Court Order; request that your spouse immediately pay the mortgage for the last six months, along with any interest or late fees which may have accrued as a result of her non-payment. This relief is requested from the Court via a notice of motion to enforce litigant’s rights. It is advisable to retain the services of an attorney to assist you with this matter. Since the Plaintiff violated a court order, there is a possibility that...

Yes, life insurance is mandatory to ensure a payor's alimony obligation.

Start by locating a copy of your marriage certificate. If you remember where you were married, you can probably go to that town's public records dept and obtain a copy. Your husband will need to be served the divorce complaint which gives him 35 days to respond or he can waive the 35 days. This is why you will need to locate him. After obtaining his name from the marriage certificate, there are various searches you can complete to locate him. If after finding his name and exhausting all...

Generally speaking, the commingling that has occurred in your circumstances would render this property a joint marital asset. Your exact contributions are not as important as the fact that this is a long-term marriage with monetary contributions from both spouses towards that property. There's no question that this property is a marital asset subject to equitable distribution. The tougher question is how the equity is to be divided and based on the facts you provided, it is most likely going...