My ex-wife has a new boyfriend who she has been exposing to our children. We have joint legal custody. I do not know this person

You are not entitled to conduct a criminal background check on anyone. Is this person living with your ex? As much as it bothers you that this...

I would start out by sending her a letter requesting your minor child's home address. If she refuses or ignores you, I would hire a private...

Child Support agreement. Order still binding? Paying directly to parent not probation dept.

I do agree with my colleague's answer and add the following. Remember family court is a court of equity. Even though you and the mother contracted...

If I was served an order of protection in family court can my lawyer attend the hearing date for me if I cannot attend the date?

If someone filed an order of protection against you, your failure to appear can not only be held against you but could result in contempt charges...

Child custody across state lines

It sounds like the kids have been with you for almost a year. File an application with the Court in Georgia to have jurisdiction changed over from...

Alcohol addiction obtained through discovery in contested custody case?

First, look to your Rule 11 Agreement for guidance. If nothing in there speaks to the current situation, you can go back to Court and address this...

Would this visitation cancel that one out?

Normally, the Courts will abide by the letter of the agreements. Clearly when this agreement was contemplated the grandparents' visitation would...

What happens when one party does not show up in custody court for a hearing?

The first question that must be asked is was she properly served with notice of the hearing? If the answer is yes, she could come back to Court and...

You should contact the Ocean County Family Court to get in touch with Legal Services. You can also contact Volunteer Lawyers for Justice and Seton...

What type of lawsuit would I have, if any? For the past 3 years my child and I have endured much harassment from her father.

First, you have to determine which state has jurisdiction. If you and your child have lived in NJ for one year, NJ would have jurisdiction over the...

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