How long after a final divorce decree can I file a Lepis motion? My New Jersey divorce was finalized in 1995.

You can file a Lepis motion upon a substantial change in circumstances that occurs after your psa was negotiated. However, if you were injured in...

Yes. This is called a Prenuptial Agreement. However, I would strongly urge you to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to assist you...

What qualifies as an “extended period of time”?

If you agreement does not identify the amount of time, then either you and your ex will have to agree on what "extended" means, or a judge will...

How can I calculate what I will pay in child support?

I would strongly urge you to retain counsel. Many things go into a child support calculation pursuant to the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines...

As my colleagues state, you will need to file a motion in an effort to obtain a court order terminating alimony. By court rule, motions are not...

Bench Warrant

Just to further inform you, if you are behind, and have a way to "try" to catch up, a court will often times work with you. So, for example, if...

I'm 17 with a baby and I would love to do as I please ?

I agree with Mr. Whittaker. As a person ( as opposed to an attorney) I can tell you that my parents were divorced, I was married young, I had a...

Child support

Just to add to the above responses . . . If he did receive $500,000 in profits, and invested that money, any interest that he earns would also be...

How long do I have to wait? Who can help?

If you have an order in place outlining custody and parenting time, and the children's father is not complying, then you will need to file a motion...

I was curious as to my best option in regards to my three year old daughter. should I get residential custody or joint custody

Just to add to Mr. Abate's response . . . In New Jersey, there is a presumption of joint "legal" custody which means that unless one or the other...