Can a signed settlement agreement that was breached by husband be thrown out just before intensive settlement conf. & trial?

Thank you for your question. The bottom line is that a signed Agreement is enforceable and if one party has breached the Agreement, the relief the...

I have a default judgment divorce against my wife do I still need to file case info statement or can i proceed without it?

Thank you for your question. Pursuant to the Court Rules, a litigant is required to submit a Case Information Statement 20 days after the last...

Can the court bar a 67-yr old man from retiring, compelled to work to pay alimony to a healthy, capable woman 20 years younger?

Thank you for your question. There are many factors considered when determining alimony which require detailed analysis. Additional facts are...

Thank you for your question. NJ requires one party consent regarding recordings. It would be helpful if we had additional information regarding...

Thank you for your question. Generally speaking, once you have signed an Agreement, it is binding on both parties and the Court will not set it...

Thank you for your question. Child support is based on a computer program that is available online through the New Jersey Courts website. You...

A what point in a divorce proceeding would the court rule that an atty must finish the case?

Thank you for your question. An attorney may be substituted out as counsel prior to 90 days before a scheduled trial date. If the trial is within...

Thank you for your question. If the parties have a signed agreement then it would be best to complete an Acknowledgment of Service and Waiver of...

Can a legal firm charge interest on a $10,000 charge for a non contested divorce that I was not made aware of prior ?

Thank you for your question. Without seeing your retainer agreement, I am unable to answer your question. In general, attorneys can charge...

I been married for 11 years me and my husband lives in the same house but sleeps in separate rooms can I file for child support

Thank you for your question. Unless you are filing for divorce or, are moving out of the house and your Husband will not contribute towards your...