I am in NJ. What is Original Jurisdiction? I have a divorce appeal (alimony) in process (not submitted yet). My attorney

Based on the limited explanation that you have provided, it sounds like she is saying that, if the Appellate Division decides on your Appeal that...

Unfortunately, if the ex-husband "refuses to pay or provide paperwork," the ex-wife's only recourse is to make a formal Motion to the Court. I...

Prenup

If you signed a written Prenuptial Agreement in New Jersey in 2001, the statute by which this issue would be evaluated is the New Jersey...

If you get arrested for domestic violence will the charge be listed as a separate violation from the rest of the charges?

In N.J., the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act covers certain criminal offenses which are committed in "domestic" relationships. In other...

How much alimony do I have to pay if any for a 3 1/2-4yr marriage(by time divorce is final)? She has a BA and a real estate Lic.

There is no "formula" in NJ for alimony. There is a statute which lists 13 different factors, and the result in each case depends on the unique...

Is a child emancipated in New Jersey if he is from Virginia where he automatically emancipated at 18.

In order to properly answer this question, a good lawyer will need a lot of additional information. Among other things, in what State each of his...

DIVORCE IN NJ

Relocation applications--that is what the Court calls what your wife is seeking to do--are among the most difficult for a Court to decide. ...

Can my Ex file a motion for reconsideration after the issues have already been reconsidered?

Someone can FILE any Motion. Of course, however, that does not mean that it will be granted. If you do not already have a lawyer, you may want...

What do I do to have a signature waived?Can I ask the Judge to order a state agency to to send money owed to me to childsupport?

Although I agree with the rest of the answer given by Mr. Van Zwaren, I believe that a New Jersey judge does have the power to appoint you as your...

How can I get my ex-wife and her family to stop posting/remove pictures of our children (7 and 2) on Facebook ?

As a New Jersey divorce lawyer, I can tell you that, if she will not agree, your only remedy is the filing of a formal Motion to the court. You...