First, it depends on what type of docket number you have. If there has been or is a pending divorce, then you have an “FM” docket, and the court...

A power of attorney is certainly an option to consider over a guardianship. However, the problem with a power of attorney over a guardianship is...

In cases where parents who share joint legal custody cannot agree on important issues regarding the health, safety and welfare of the child, courts...

Can my daughter's father get a paternity test almost 2 yrs later after denying a test in court when asked if he wanted one?

Where paternity is in dispute, a request for a paternity test will generally be granted liberally. Where there has already been an acknowledgment...

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Nj divorce

You can essentially ask for anything you want in family court. However, if you and the other parent cannot agree, then the issues will be decided...

Child support

In order to succeed on an application to modify a custody and parenting time order, the moving party would have to demonstrate that there has been...

Alimony-she lives with her boyfriend of 5 years. Admitted it in cross motion.

You must first review your final judgment of divorce or settlement agreement, if there is one, as that would govern the issue. Often times, but...

Alimony Reform

There are a number of different alimony reform bills currently being reviewed by the state legislature. None have been passed yet. There are no...

Joint legal custody

An order for joint legal custody requires both parents to consult and confer with each other on all important matters involving the health, safety...

Can the mother forbid me from seeing my child even if I have court ordered visitation? What can I do? What are my rights?

If a parent is violating or refusing to abide by the court-ordered parenting time schedule, then the other parent may file an application with the...