How to file a motion to change child visitis before a mediator instead of a Judge?

You cannot file a motion in any other forum than a court. However, you may file a motion requesting that the judge order the parties to first...

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Should my husband take his ex-wife back to court to have the parenting schedule enforced?

In matters involving custody and parenting time, a family court judge has discretion to consider the preferences of the children and even interview...

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My brother, single - no children - died leaving a house but no will. I have lived with him for past 7 years. Where do I start

This situation would be governed by the New Jersey intestacy statutes, since he died without a will. In general, the law provides that where a...

When should I file a motion for permission from the court to take my son to therapy?

At the outset, if for whatever reason you believe your son is in immediate risk of harm, it is important that you file an emergent application in...

My husband has a New Jersey court order for his 19 yr. old daughter, all parties live in PA.

The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (“UIFSA”) is a federal law apparently designed to make it simple and streamlined to enforce an out of...

My husband filed for divorce and said he would pay for legal fees?

Many matrimonial attorneys offer free consultations and will accept reduced retainers with the expectation of obtaining an order requiring the...

My ex remarried to a highly successful man. Orig. decree req'd maintenance($104K), 50% 401K, and 50% Pension. Can it be changed?

Typically, applications to modify or enforce the terms of a divorce settlement agreement must be made in the state in which the final judgment of...

Separation and legal standing of parents with children

You may want to consider filing an application for a custody and parenting time order, which you may do separately from filing a complaint for...

If I have a final custody order from Brooklyn, NY and since moved to NJ and now I want to get Divorced, what do I have to do?

Family court can be a very complicated and frustrating process for the self-represented litigant, even when it appears at the outset that there are...

NJ DIVORCE

In order to for New Jersey to assume subject matter jurisdiction over a divorce proceeding, at least one of the parties must be a resident of the...