What alimony can I expect to pay in NJ? Married 9 years. 3 kids. 9, 3 and 2. The 2 younger children are special needs.

I agree with Ms. Kleiner. Unfortunately, under current New Jersey law no good Divorce attorney could tell you in an forum such as this one how...

If my daughter doesn't have a regular paycheck/steady income when she graduates from beauty school is she considered emancipated

In New Jersey, the point at which a child becomes emancipated depends on the facts of each case. Based on the facts that you have given, your...

Can I file a Motion for Reconsideration requesting equitable distribution of the college fund now that the time has passed?

I need some clarification of the facts, in order to try to help you. If your ex-spouse took all of the money out of the fund, has she now...

I live in NJ and want to leave my husband and move to ME with our 2 kids so I can be near my mother.

Both of my NJ colleagues are correct. I strongly recommend that, before you do anything else, you schedule a meeting with a very experienced...

I believe my wife will agree, but what do I do if I file and my spouse contests the divorce?

As long as you or your wife have been living in New Jersey for at least one (1) year, your wife cannot successfully contest the divorce itself. ...

Mr. Micklin's case law cites are all correct. You say that the children are suffering, and your question is: What can I do? What I recommend...

Can I file for a divorce on my own with no lawyer..I just want to file and have my husband served.

Yes you can, but I certainly agree with all of my colleagues that you would be well served by first meeting with a very experienced lawyer who...

Will my soon to be ex wife's higher education impact the alimony I am forced to pay?

You say that you are working with a divorce mediator who said you "would have to come up with $1600 per month for alimony." The mediator is...

I've been divorced a year and we have 2 small kids. My ex has a real temper and has been in counseling. Now I know the

If you don't believe that the children would be safe with him when he is living on his own, you will need to address that with him. If he...

I will soon file for divorce and have read a lot about parent coordinators. My spouse is a difficult person and I have some Q

Are you going to try to represent yourself in the divorce? You certainly are not legally required to be represented by a lawyer. However,...