Me and my wife had a high domestic argument. It became very intense and emotional. Some one from my neighborhood called 911.

It is difficult to answer your inquiry without additional information. Is your appearance in a Municipal Court or in a Superior Court? If charges...

Can a completely dependent 21yr daughter who does not have any job or source of income be emancipated?

The emancipation of a child requires a case-specific analysis. The Courts typically look to a variety of factors to determine whether a child...

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I want to teenage emanciapte my daughter can i do that if she is not working?

Additional information would be required to properly answer your question. See the attached article for general information concerning...

I am on H1B, got married in January 2012 in India. Can I file for divorce in NJ ? I am resident of NJ for almost 8 years now.

Yes, as long as you have resided in NJ for a year or more, the jurisdictional requirements have been met. Please see the attached article...

Do you know of a NJ lawyer with cohabitation experience resulting in termination of alimony?

See the attached article regarding modification/reduction/termination of alimony:...

Permanent Alimony and changes of circumstance

Retirement may consitute a change of circumstances warranting a termination or modification of alimony. A review of the Property Settlement...

When my baby goes to school, my parenting time will be decreased to see him couple weekend a "month"? How to avoid this in court

There are many factors a Court must consider when changing a custody and parenting time plan as outlined in N.J.S.A. 9:2-4(c). The Court must...

What are my rights for my children's medical needs?

Your post indicates that you have joint legal custody of the children. This type of NJ child custody arrangement is the most common since it...

Divorce - 401K contributions

401K contributions made during the marriage are subject to equitable distribution. The Case Information Statement has a schedule of assets and...

Ex-wife wants to convert permanent alimony payments into a lump sum payment. Is this allowed in NJ and what are the risks?

There are many issues to consider with regard to this modification including but not limited to tax consequences and how you would be refunded in...