Is there legal separation in NJ?

Thank you for your question. While parties can physically separate in New Jersey, there is no legal recognition of legal separation in general...

Do I have to provide my financial situation to my husband who is in a custody battle for sole custody of his daughter ?

Thank you for your question. Generally speaking a new spouse’s information is not relevant to the custody related issues in dispute. Additional...

Can I get a restraining order for this?

Thank you so much for your question. First, I’m so sorry that you are going through this – it sounds like an awful situation. You may be...

Thank you so much for your question. It sounds like this has been a long process for you, and that you are doing everything you can to reunify...

Supported Spouse Reaches Retirement Age

Thank you for your question. Your former spouse would have to make an application with the court to modify alimony. If she elected to do so, it...

Thank you for your question. When a divorce is pending the general idea is to maintain the status quo. However, each parties responsibility to...

How does custody in two states work?

Thank you for your question. Generally, once custody is established, a parent may not remove a child from the state of New Jersey without the...

Will this be a easy divorce

Thank you for your question. If you have lived in New Jersey for more than one year, you are eligible to file for divorce here. I suggest you...

Can my mother sue me for visitation with my daughter?

Thank you for your question. I am sorry you are facing this difficult dilemma. The short answer is that the maternal grandmother can petition the...

How do I get a divorce if my spouse is overseas?

Thank you for your question. So long as an individual has been residing in New Jersey for at least a year, they can obtain a divorce in New Jersey....