What should I do about my ex-wife leaving my 17&18 yr old daughters home while she went to Florida ?

Thank you for your question. I am sorry that your ex-wife is acting irresponsibly. If your ex-wife has violated your parenting time agreement, you...

Is it illegal or considered criminal interference If a parent files a false temporary restraining order just to withhold....

Thank you for your question. Yes, If you are filing a false report of abuse to interfere with parenting time, a court would not look fondly upon...

Court date next week?

Thank you for your question. While the courts are now closed to the public, many judges are conducting hearings telephonically. In order to...

Can judge deny me legal representation during custody battle?

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, each case is extremely fact sensitive and without additional detail, it is difficult to accurately...

Will the court reduce child support payments until finding a new job, should I file a motion to decrease it?

Thank you for your question. I understand how concerned you are about your employment crisis and how to manage it especially given the Coronavirus...

During the covid-19 NJ stay at home order, is the custodial parent required to adhere to parenting time with the non-custodial

Thank you for your question. I know this is a stressful time especially when co-parenting. If there is in place a parenting time schedule that has...

I live with my girlfriend and our son. Everything is in my name and I pay all of the bills. Can I kick her out?

Thank you for your question. Your question is not a simple one that allows for a yes or no question in light of the fact that you have a son...

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear you are dealing with this issue at the current moment. I would not worry about communicating with...

Will I end up paying child support for my husband?

Thank you for your question. It sounds like your husband’s ex is grasping at straws to get extra money she did not seek out in the initial...

My ex moved States away for 5 yrs leaving me with our daughters. Now she's here and wants them back. Will she win?

Thank you for your question. There are two kinds of custody in New Jersey - legal and physical. As you said, you have joint legal custody which is...