What is the state laws pertaining to husband having adulterous affair? what rights the wife have in protecting her child/assets?

By law, New Jersey family court judges are not permitted to consider marital fault such as adultery in determining equitable distribution and...

I believe my wife will agree, but what do I do if I file and my spouse contests the divorce?

New Jersey allows for “no-fault” divorces, which means you may obtain a divorce over the objection of your spouse without having to plead/prove...

I live in NJ and want to leave my husband and move to ME with our 2 kids so I can be near my mother.

Where parents share joint legal custody and the parent of primary residence (“PPR”) wishes to relocate to another state without the consent of the...

I am making a gross income of $1.5M this year. I have been married for over 20 years. How much alimony is she entitled to?

In the state of New Jersey, while there is in fact alimony reform legislation currently pending, as of right now there are no set rules or case law...

If paternity has not been established in court can a grandparent petition the courts for visitation/ parenting time?

If paternity is in dispute, it would be premature for the paternal grandmother to file any court proceedings. If and when paternity is...

Relocation

Where parents share joint legal custody and the parent of primary residence (“PPR”) wishes to relocate to another state without the consent of the...

My exwife is cohabitating with her boyfriend but in her response to the motion I filed, she states they are just roommates and

Absent a settlement agreement that provides for automatic termination of alimony in the event that the spouse receiving alimony resides with...

Absent an agreement, R. 1:10-3, 4:42-9(a) and 5:3-5(c) provides discretionary authority for the allowance for counsel fees in family actions. The...

One option would be to have your husband sign a power of attorney in your favor so that you may act on his behalf regarding your stepdaughter....

I have filed for divorce and have counsel yet I am not sure that my counsel is the right "match" for my case?

As a general rule, in making initial custody determinations, family court judges are guided by the following factors: Relationship of the child...

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