Child support

The visitation has nothing to do with the child support other than the amount of overnights spent that would impact on the child support...

Biological father possibly taking me to family court. Should I get a lawyer in New Jersey where I reside or in New York?

I agree there are many attorneys licensed to practice in both states. New Jersey based on what you state should hear the matter.

I signed a mediation consent on June 3rd and I am not happy with it. What can be done

It may be a challenge to change it at this point absent reasons you don't state in the facts here. You also don't state if you were represented so...

You just need to get a final judgment and you can address all the issues you have raised.

Can I change my child's name?

You may file for a name change and the judge will decide based on various factors whether to grant your request. The court will consider whether...

At this time it remains the property of you both subject to when you either agree or the court divides the assets and liabilities. Therefore, it...

Generally, an unfit parent can be defined as a parent who is simply incapable of providing for the child's emotional, mental, and physical needs,...

Can I dropped charges from domestiv violence? He was arrested.

Once a criminal charge is done it becomes the state that prosecutes and you become the victim/witness. The prosecutor decides whether to continue...

Do I need a divorce attorney?

I agree with what's been posted you do not say if the child is in NJ so it does not appear there is any connection to NJ. In NJ although a...

Can my husband (come July) adopt my son?

In order to adopt the father's right would have to be terminated or he may voluntarily surrender his rights for the purpose of adoption and consent...