Married in WA, lived in NJ for last 12 yrs with my husband. been married 12 yrs. which state's divorce law would apply to me?

As Ms. Lipp states: New Jersey law applies. Everything else should be gone over in consultation with a family-law attorney.

Question on joint custody rights.

If both parents have joint custody and there are no issues like DV, I can't see one parent preventing the other from attending school or sports...

As mentioned, you will first need to give the landlord the opportunity to correct. Do so in writing, preferably certified mail or by delivering...

As others mention, no, a ticket will not be dismissed for that reason.

I need help. My daughters father, mother works at the court house and i believe they always take his side for that reason.

As the other attorneys note, this request is best discussed in a face-to-face consultation with an attorney. No attorney is going to address all...

How do i change my 2nd last name on my birth certificate from puerto rico

If your birth certificate is from Puerto Rico, you may need to file the petition for name change there, and not in the Family Court in NJ. Consult...

When filing for divorce (irreconcilable differences) does my wife need to agree for divorce. what if she does not want divorce.

A spouse cannot prevent a divorce, the only issue is how the divorce resolves various issues like child support, alimony, equitable distribution of...

The advice given is certainly apt, and Mr. Cheser's commentary about the public highway issue is one that is best argued by a lawyer, not by a...

Does my x's fiancee have any legal rights towards my child

You are the mother. The fiancee has no legal standing, only the father. Unfortunately, depending upon how long your child has resided in NC, I...

My husband sued me for divorce and is currently living in VA. I want to move to SC with my 3 kids but he against it. What next?

Mr. Lieberman is correct that this will need to be done by motion in New Jersey. You seem to meet the qualifications to justify the move as...