Do grandparents have rights in New Jersey?

Grandparents do have rights in New Jersey provided they can show harm if they are not allowed time with the child. It appears your concern is not...

My wife has filed for divorce. When I hire my attorney what paper work should I present him or can he just contact my wife's att

The court will endeavor for your divorce to conclude within one year. However if the parties amicably resolve all issues in dispute the divorce...

Can a spouse get any $ from my joint account i have with my mom in a divorce. If i inheri $ can she get it if i keep in my name

Inherited monies are generally exempt from distribution unless they are comingled. As for the joint account it will depend as to how the account...

Alimony Modification - New Expenses

It will depend on the totality of the circumstances as to whether you have demonstrated a substantial change in circumstances. It also depends on...

Family Law - Lawyer wants me to approve a settlement proposal

Impossible to answer based on the limited information given. It is unknown what caused the post judgment litigation to be initiated or any of the...

Child support motion

The question as asked is too vague. For example what does your settlement agreement provide regarding college costs? We're you involved in the...

You cannot unilaterally terminate your child support obligation. Rather you must obtain a court order which you can try and obtain by filing a...

Reduction in child support (2 kids - $2000 a month) in NJ due to a newly born baby from current marriage.

Based on the limited facts it sounds as though you would be eligible for a credit for the other dependent deduction. However your new wife's...

I am divorced with 2 children (9 and 6). I currently live 3.5 miles away from my children. My ex-wife is seriously contemplating

You cannot technically stop her from moving. However you may be a change in circumstances warranting a change to the custody/parenting tI'm...

How soon can I file legal separation and then divorce?

There is technically no such thing as legal separation in New Jersey. If you file for divorce under irreconcilable differences there is no...