Can I change my son's last name to my husband's last name who is not his biological father, without bio's father permission

You can file a complaint for name change and give notice by publication if you cannot find your son's father - or you can wait until your son is 18...

How do I go about putting my daughter's father back on child support?

Child support will not go to her and the problem you are facing is that unless she is going to college, her father could make a motion to have her...

What is my rights to any stocks, 401(k), reward monies of my husband if I seek divorce and the custody of my children?

You need to take action immediately - the date for the termination of your marriage is the date you file for divorce - you are entitled to share in...

How do I get a house out of my name?

The only way to get your name off the mortgage is to refinance the mortgage - something he has to do - otherwise the house has to be sold so that...

FBI name check.

Generally what is revealed in the name check and biometrics is whether or not you have committed a crime - from shoplifting to DUI to domestic...

As a former member of the Supreme Court Committee on Character, I suggest that you do disclose it. You will have to have a background check via...

Trying to get a divorce from spouse.

Yes you can if you have lived in Essex County for at least the last year. I have been able to locate missing spouses as long as we have some...

Visa question?

Applications for a work visa take a long time and there is no guarantee. Once she leaves the United States to go to the Dominican Republic, she...

Do I have to pay for college tuition if it is not in my divorce agreement?

Generally if she wanted assistance with the college expenses she could have come to court when you son graduated from college. If it was not...

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In a divorce, is a spouse obliged to pay his share of a home equity loan if the loan is only in one party's name?

The fact that the loan was taken out for the benefit of both parties, and was probably paid by both parties, I think the spouse whose name is not...