If you did not get notice that he filed you can probably reopen. What's the point of contesting? If there's nothing to fight over he will be able...

Does the custodial parent have the right to take the kids out of state without the consent of the non custodial parent?

Generally out of state travel, even for a day trip, without court permission is ill advised. Moving out of state definitely requires a court order...

Alimony increase based on a lawsuit settlement

I agree it is an uphill battle for him in light of the fact that suit was not filed until after the divorce. When did the cause of action arise...

What will happen to my sister case?

You've gotten some good advice here. Bottom line run to an immigration lawyers office ASAP and look into your sisters case and the CSPA.

Is My NJ Home a Pre-Marital Asset? '92: Wife n I buy home '98: Ex signs over Deed per Divorce; I own 100% '99: I re-marry

There is definitely a basis to claim marital property (1) I am assuming when you married her the house was not paid in full (2) you refinanced with...

I'm of the mind that it is always better to err on the side of caution. So, while it is disclosed elsewhere in the application, I would check yes...

Court ordered evaluation.

As a practical matter, if he refuses to comply, his applications to the court will most likely be denied as he is the one that needs to prove he...

As you can see from the prior answers it can get quite costly. A good rule of thumb for alimony, should you qualify for alimony, would be one third...

What is legal or illegal in "divorce planning" your finances?

These situations are difficult to handle in divorce. I can see him arguing that no such loan exists and you are just trying to get more than your...

My priority date current in April 2015, I-485 is in pending, and employer filed I-140 amendment for successor-in-intreset.

I haven't done one of these in a while but it is possible to have both the I-140 and I-485 adjudicated at the same time. There is no need for the...