I have a special needs child with autism who is 17 how do I go about getting guardianship for her in NJ?

You must file a guardianship application with the Surrogate’s Court in the county in which the individual resides. The person seeking the...

Ex wants to increase my child support falsely claiming that voluntarily reduce her wkng hours to bring child to school?

Your child is entitled to support from both parents. In New Jersey, a party has the burden of proving that a substantial change of circumstances...

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Courts have the power to decide matters on an emergent basis if there is a finding that you or your child are in danger of suffering imminent harm...

A party may seek damages for financial or abuse sustained during the parties’ marriage, Tevis Claim. The claim is filed with the divorce. The Court...

When filing for child support do I file where i live or where the other parent lives?

If you have been living in New Jersey for the past two (2) or (3) years with the child, you should file for child support in New Jersey, unless...

Do I need to voluntarily with a custody evaluation being paid by for the other side?

In making custody determinations, courts will consider the following factors: 1) The parents' ability to agree, communicate and cooperate in...

Can I win full custody?

Sole custody is challenging in New Jersey because Courts favor involving both parents in the important decisions regarding children. However,...

I have a two year old daughter with a women . We are not married. She wants to move out of state ,Can I stop this?

Assuming you share joint legal custody, the child’s mother must obtain the court’s permission or your consent to relocate outside of New Jersey. In...

First, look at your Property Settlement Agreement (PSA) to see whether it provides any guidance on the issue. If your PSA is silent, and you do not...

Child support in NJ

Emancipation is a very fact sensitive issue, but, from the facts you have set forth, and absent a clause in your settlement agreement providing...