I have sole legal custody of my grandson, mother and father drug addicts, no visitation ordered, can parents get custody back?

Either parent, or both, can make an application to the Court seeking parenting time and/or a return of custody at any time. The Court will make a...

How does a second family factor into child support deductions ?

You are describing the "other dependent deduction" that can be included in the NJ Child Support Worksheet. You must be able and willing to provide...

(NJ) If Exhusband lost job 5 years ago. and hasn't bothered to get another, can he file to stop child support

What an awful situation for you, and for your daughter. While he can file any application that he would like to, the Court WILL NOT terminate...

What are my chances of the courts approving my emancipation case.

Based solely upon the limited information you have provided, it appears that it would be appropriate for you to file a Motion to emancipate your...

About alimony and college cost splitting in NJ:

Based upon the facts that you have provided above, it appears that you and your spouse are either considering divorce or have already filed. All...

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While I agree with Mr. Lieberman, it likley also depends upon whether the scholarship covers the child's cost of living while at school (room and...

Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights and Stepparent Adoption.

Stepparent adoption procedures vary greatly county-by-county and can be very difficult to navigate without an attorney. You can certainly begin...

Can I a adjust child support payments for unused child care expenses that have been part of my award calculation

It is certainly not recommended to modify child support on your own, particularly when you have already filed a Motion. Keep careful track of all...

If overnight visitation with my daughter increases to 50% from 43% could I be granted discontinuation of child support in NJ?

An increase in your parenting time would be considered a change in circumstances that would allow the Court to recalculate child support. ...

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It is unclear how he unilaterally emancipated your children and additional facts would be necessary to determine if the children are emancipated...