I agree that with prejudice generally means that you forgo the right to brings the claim, unless you can somehow establish that there is a reason...

How Easy is it for someone with a criminal background to gain custody of a child?

Under these circumstances the court is not likely to grant residential custody to a parent without them first showing a period of sustained...

Does cheating/having several dating partners at the same time matter in child custody?

Unless she can establish that this is or because of your behavior it has a high potential of causing harm to the child it is not relevant. Often...

What can be done for my friend's children?

She needs to immediately seek legal counsel. Many attorneys offer free consultations.

Minor present during DV

Very very serious,. It is not just that the child was actually hurt, but that the child was in a zone of danger and could have potentially been hurt.

Alcohol and child custody

It depends on whether this will be presented in such a fashion that shows you are not involved with the children and cannot safely care for them.

Do I need a family lawyer?

It will be very difficult to be on even footing without an attorney. You are probably not familiar with evidentiary objections, direct and cross...

What is my husband entitled to if we separate, we live in NJ

Please consider retaining an attorney who can ensure your entire financial circumstances are address. What you have provided here would be subject...

When filing for child support do I file where i live or where the other parent lives?

You should file in the home state of the child which sounds like it is New Jersey, unless for some reason the other Court specifically provided...

Can I answer to a cross motion to defend myself from all false allegations?

You should file a response to a cross motion and set forth why the Court should deny what the other party is requesting in the cross motion.