Is there anything I can do during pregnancy to bolster a potential sole legal custody request?

Thank you for your question. Custody of a child cannot be established until the child is born. You might want to contact a family law attorney who...

I am sorry that you are going through this stressful situation. In regards to child support, parents are obligated to financially support their...

As a grandmother, do i have rights when it comes to seeing my grandchild regularly?

Thank you for your question. It is possible in certain circumstances for a grandparent to receive court ordered visitation. However, grandparents’...

Does the father of my child still have to pay child support even if I (the mother) ask him to waive his rights as the bioFather?

Thank you for your question. Generally, in New Jersey, a party cannot legally waive their rights and obligations as a parent unless there is a...

I mediated with my daughters mother about a month ago to alternate weekends when I had her every weekend expect the third

Thank you for your question. I understand your concern in going so long without seeing your daughter. The short answer is that it depends on the...

Thank you for your question. The Court cannot order alimony to be paid out of the equity of a home, however you and your husband can negotiate the...

Me and my husband didn’t have sec for 5years I take care of 16-13 years children.I don’t trust him

Thank you for your question. It can be overwhelming when your spouse is hiding financial information from you. I suggest that you schedule a...

What would be the best course of action in regards to a divorce, negotiation or letting a judge make the final decision?

Thank you for your question. Without knowing the entirety of the facts of your case, it is hard to say whether it would be better to negotiate of...

Can I file to terminate my ex husband’s parental rights without intention of stepparent adoption?

Thank you for your questions. A court’s decision whether to grant termination of parental rights is always based on the best interests of the...

Equitable distribution in Divorce?

Thank you for your question. Equitable distribution applies to all assets acquired during the marriage. However, equitable does not always mean...