Due to the fact that there is an open Division case, your being in another home where there are children can present problems. Your compliance with...

Why would a mediator still require a court date for custody when I already established custody and visitation 6 months ago?

This is a complicated question and cannot be answered simply in the absence of a full client consultation. You mention an open DYFS case against...

Age of Consent laws seem confusing...

This looks like the same question recently posted by a NJ'ite from Bedminster who was meeting up with a person from Massachusetts who was 17 yo. I...

Have you ever seen the movie Mommy Dearest? This is my mother, mother from hell! Help i cant take her drama and harassment.

Certainly, you need to consult with an attorney as this is a very serious matter. Pressing harassment charges might definitely present one...

As Mr. Abate suggested, the trial date will be set, and the officer will be subpoenaed to appear. Even if the officer doesn't appear on the first...

I would agree with Mr. Boyer. There should not be any legal liability, but perhaps to avoid problems, just move the garbage (I am assuming this...

Family Probate Matter Regarding Custody

If there is an issue that the child is unsafe with the family due to possible environmental neglect or other reasons then it may be necessary to...

Landlady got NASTY and said she could evict us for the rent being habitually late? Is this true?

Ms. Joseph is correct. While failure to pay rent at all does not require notice before filing a complaint, attempts to evict for other reasons...

Can an illegal alien adopt a US child who has been in her custody for 9 years??

I would defer to immigration attorneys, but it is likely true that you cannot adopt. However, it is not true that you cannot pay taxes, since you...

I have physical and legal custody of my granddaughter since 2008. My daughter has passed away and I would like to adopt her.

There is a good chance that you may be able to get a pro bono clinic at a law school to assist you with the adoption. If you knew where the father...