Do I have to be present when the divorce is finalized?

New Jersey recently enacted a program that permits parties to file their divorce via "non-appearance", or "divorce on the papers". So long as the...

Can welfare put a person on child support even though they still have legal residential custody of the minor?

Your Husband should file a motion seeking to adjust child support as he now has primary custody of the child. Any family attorney in NJ can assist...

Can I obtain a restraining order against someone in another state? If I visit that state to see relatives does that order remain

To succeed on a restraining order you must show that a domestic relationship existed and that the defendant is guilty of violating one of the...

About pre-marriage agreement

Property that is owned prior to the marriage is defined as pre-marital property and would be exempt from division in a divorce. It appears your...

Is my 7 year old's father required to take him to sporting events on the weekend? He refuses to sometimes and it upsets my son.

Much depends on any existing settlement agreement or order between the parties and whether or not it addresses this issue. Also, are these the...

Just saw a lawyer

If there is a child support obligation, you would need to seek court assistance and enter a court order to terminate the child support. ...

Do I have legal rights to have visitation with my half-siblings?

I agree with the previous answer. Your best option is to reconnect and begin a relationship with the parents and pursue spending time with your...

WHY DOES THE DAG,DYFS AGENT,AND CASEWORKER NOT RESPOND TO MY ATTORNEY TO SET UP A MEETING?? ITS BEEN 3 WEEKS

Unfortunately, your are running into a common problem. Many of the caseworkers are overloaded with cases and far behind. This is a common...

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My ex husband now shares an appartment with a man and has no extra bedroom for my son....can i object to sending my son there

If your ex-husband has overnight visitation, he should be able to provide reasonable accommodations for him to sleep, including a bed. As stated,...

T.R.O victim of domestic violence please help i need answers.

The entire purpose of a restraining order is to put distance between you and your ex. I concur with the other postings. You should sit down with...