My son's father hasn't seen him in almost 2 years and doesn't pay anything. What are my chances of getting sole legal custody ?

Your chances are considerable, but you need to be aware that when you file the application with the court for this sole custody relief, the father...

Can I legally divorce my husband because he withheld pertinent information from me before we married?

You may have more than one option here. First, you can certainly file for divorce under the grounds of either extreme cruelty or irreconcilable...

I have been separated for over three years and to date have not requested or received child support. I can't afford not to now.

The short answer is yes. You can accomplish this support application in conjunction with a divorce (an FM complaint with the court) or without...

My sister in law wants to pick up from her marital home in New Jersey and take the 13 year old minor child with her.

Most important question: where is she intending to move? If it is out of NJ, then she is not permitted to move with the child without the father's...

Where can I find information on what the legal requirements in NJ are, for the non custodial parent to provide during visitation

There are no real guidelines in this situation. it largely becomes discretion of the judge when presented. If you believe that he is not...

The PSA once signed is enforceable. if for some reason one of you believes that it was signed under duress or that the terms are unconscionable,...

Filed for DIvorce

After the court issues an Order for him to pay a specific amount of child support for his children form his first marriage, that amount will be...

Family Law Trial

When the judge enters an order for a plenary hearing or post-judgment trial, there are generally instructions as to when the witness list, exhibit...

Need a divorce but can't afford it what fan I do.

Ordinarily, you would have your lawyer file a motion with the court to establish a litigation fund so that you and your spouse are on the same...

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Child Support and College

Circumstances are very different when one child is living at home and commuting to college or is living away at school b/c the overall everyday...