Would I be eligible for alimony payments once me and my husband get divorced?

Dear Vineland, In order to properly answer your question, I would need more information. Specifically, I need to know the length of the...

Divorce, filing, with children

Dear Kansas City, Typically you file for divorce in the state where you or the other party has established residency. Accordingly, you could...

If my wife and I get divorced and she is breastfeeding our newborn, how does that affect custody if we have joint custody?

Dear Opelousas, More than likely the court will award what is called joint legal custody. This is a legal phrase which means that each parent...

I am filing for a non contested no fault divorce in new york. My husband and i actually separated in 2000 although we never

Dear Waterford, Failure to file for formal separation is not a barrier to filing for divorce. Separation agreements typically outline the terms...

We have nothing together and we havent been together in 14 yrs and we just want to put an end to this for good.

Dear Nashville, Although the laws and court rules are different in each state, typically family courts are set up so that pro se litigants can...

Dear Jersey City, I agree with the previous posts. The state laws that will govern a divorce are determined by where one or both parties have...

I have a warrant from 2/1996 for conspiracy to commit a crime in Santa Clara county. I am living in New Jersey. I get stops, but

Dear Trenton, You need to have a Criminal Defense Attorney in California look into the matter for you. It is quite possible that this old...

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My husband and i are not yet divorced but he is no longer living at home. I have asked where he is staying and he said he does

Dear Montclair, Your husbands failure to tell you where he is staying is, of course, quite disconcerting. However, legally, he has no obligation...

What happens if I only pay half the mortgage?

Dear Atlantic City, Most lenders will not accept partial payments. More than likely the lender will either return your payment or deposit it in...

Do I need to respond to a cross- motion for post judgement relief?

Dear Hackensack, Generally,one should respond to all motions and/or replies. The court may interpret a failure to respond as your consent to the...