Thank you for your question. I know how worried you must be about changing your child’s last name. The short answer is that more information...

Can I give my baby my last name? how do I go about getting child support and clarifying parental rights?

Thank you for your question. You do not have to automatically name your boyfriend on your child’s birth certificate. However, keep in mind that...

What needs to be done to voluntarily terminate parental rights in New Jersey?

Thank you for your question. Termination of parental rights must be based on what is in the best interest of a child. Generally, if one parent...

What happens if the father is not keeping up with the parenting plan that was order by the court ?

Thank you for your question. While you cannot have his visitation revoked due to the fact that he does not exercise same, you might be able to...

Can PPR be changed ?

Thank you for your question. It is unclear as to what was agreed upon as it relates to modifying custody. Generally, there must be a substantial...

What can I do to help get criminal charges dropped for contempt due to violation of restraining order?

Thank you for your question. If the matter is criminal in nature, the appropriate law enforcement agency will handle the matter. If you wish to...

My boyfriend has been separated 20+ years and finally divorcing is his spouse entitled to anything they have no children

Thank you for your question. Regardless of how long your boyfriend has been separated, there may be a number of issues that need to be resolved....

Thank you for your question. A default hearing is the date that the Court finalizes the divorce. If you are not contesting the divorce, it would...

My boyfriend thinks that just because his wife says she doesn’t want anything (seperated 30 yrs) it should be an easy divorce...

Thank you for your question. Generally, a divorce is far more complex than an individual may assume. If you have a home together, that may be an...

Thank you for your question. Regardless of how long you have been separated you need to follow the same process as all divorces. As part of the...