I live in New Jersey, married 16 1/2 yrs and will soon be getting a divorce and seeking permanent disability..

There are a number of factors that the Court will look at in order to determine a parties right to alimony. It would appear that you meet many of...

Can i get my home back from my x if he defaulted on his part of the divorce?

The answer to your question lies in the terms of the divorce papers and what agreements were made at the time of divorce. Additionally an...

My suggestion is to check with the municipality before you purchase. Most, if not all municipalities, do not permit the use of the basement for...

Can i fight for my house?

Unless the other parties agree to voluntarily sign over a deed to you, your only option would be to bring an action for partition in Chancery...

Is there a NJ statute(s) that refers to IRA proof?

The party asserting that an asset is exempt from equitable distribution has the burden of proving same, The company that administers the IRA/401k...

How can I remedy the post divorce issues since my ex husband has ignored all stipulations of the final judgement?

I am sorry to hear about your situation. When a party fails to perform their obligations under a divorce judgment the best way to handle the matter...

My house is for sale. Tenant do not cooperate with my Realtor. Does not showing house and not ansfering calls. What should I do

Larry: I concur with the previous contributors. Just to take this a step further, if you do not have a written lease or if the provision is not...

Equitable Distribution

The short answer to your question is No, they are not typically split 50/50. A spouse would only be entitled to a share of that asset which...

How can I postpone response/cross motion?

Couple of things here. First the 30th of April is not a motion date. I would suggest you call the Family Court Motion Clerk of the County in which...

Can we sell my fathers home even though there if a second mortgage?

A home can be sold regardless of mortgages or liens against the property. The issue become whether there is sufficient equity in the house to...