If you file for divorce in NJ, your divorce will be subject to NJ law. As such, all of your assets acquired during the marriage, in the US, India...

Re-enrolling in school on eve of emancipation hearing

While it is certainly suspicious, the Court will almost certainly allow it and you will continue to have to pay child support until your child at...

Non-biological father rights

As a family law attorney who has handles numerous custody and parenting time matters...I can tell you that you certainly have a strong argument...

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In the State of NJ what happens if you violate a court order for visitation

Honestly, for a first offense....nothing. You can waste time and money filing a motion to the Court but nothing will happen other than maybe a...

Does a spouse that abandoned their household have any rights in a divorce?

Firstly, there is no "legal separation" in NJ. Secondly, your question touches on a somewhat gray area in the law. According to the law, a...

Can I take ex husband and new wife to court for child support?

You can absolutely take your ex to court for an increase if it has been 3 yrs since the last child support order, or there has been a change in...

How do you go about giving up your parental rights, removing your name from the birthcertificate and not pay child support?

Unless the ex-wife has a new husband who is in the process of attempting to obtain an adoption of your husband's child(ren), a parent cant...

How to divorced out of the country

I have had plenty of clients who were married out of the country (usually India). NJ courts will have jurisdication to do your divorce as long as...

Do I have any rights?

NJ does not recognize common law marriage. I echo the comments of the prior answers and also add that you MAY have a claim for palimony (although...

Do I have any rights?

NJ does not recognize common law marriage. I echo the comments of the prior answers and also add that you MAY have a claim for palimony (although...