Do I have grounds to pursue sole custody of my 14 year old?

I agree with the other attorney's answer. You can seek to get sole legal custody of the child, and you would certainly qualify to have sole...

I am filing for more time to answer a summons I have been denied a my County Court an appealing the division.

This question definitely is too vague. You could mean a summons in a lawsuit, or a summons from traffic court or a municipal court. Or a criminal...

How long does it take dyfs to complete an investigation? AND WHY DO THEY WANT TO COME BACK TO MY HOUSE AFTER 1 MONTH?

I agree with Mr. Stern. Oftentimes, the DAG's respond on cases when they come up in court and are often in court themselves. From what you...

When a DYFS representative comes to my home am I required to let them speak with my childrennot in my presence. 16 yrs old, NJ

If the Division feels that there are abuse or neglect charges involving one or both parents , and that a child may not give truthful answers with...

I agree with all the other answers. Even in an uncontested divorce case, there can be complications, and it is usually advisable to have a Property...

They have proof of child abuse but they say its unfounded. Even tho they have pictures and school reports.

From what you write, it doesn't appear that there is any litigation regarding this case, and it is probably in some type of services phase. If...

Getting a letter from the judge saying that I can use my maiden name again.

I agree with Mr. White, you can file your answer to the divorce and make a change of name to your maiden name as part of your relief. It is a...

Why the attorney I hired to represent me said things I never said?

Ordinarily, property that you purchase before a marriage is not counted as marital property, unless the other spouse contributed to it either in...

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Can landlord deduct five months of utility bills at once?

As you had already moved out, I trust that the landlord provided an accounting of the water bills, and complied with the provisions of the security...

I received a phone hearing date today for the following:Discharged for misconduct,severe misconduct,timeliness appeal n V.Leavin

I would think, based upon your argument, that you have a good case to fight your appeal if you have the paper trail both with your tickets, your...