I want a divorce and the house is in my name and was purchased prior to the marriage. We moved in together but I made the purch

Equitable distribution is the principle that divides assets and debts. This does not mean equal distribution but, instead, is determined by the...

Filing tax returns with an unconventional marriage?

There is seldom a benefit to filing individually if you are married because married filing separate status precludes some commonly used deductions...

Concerning a Will when a person lives with someone for 10 years and not married and are they entitled to anything...?

There is a chance she could have a claim for palimony or constructive trust against his estate arising out of her right to palimony. However, the...

NJ Law- I was sent an OTSC - that I did not oppose concerning a trust fund for my child- see details

Chances are the attorney wants your consent via a legally enforceable document, as opposed to simply a verbal agreement or an email stating your...

What is NJ state law regarding a business owner, who walks out on the business with no written notice.

It would first depend upon what form of business it was, e.g. LLC, corporation, partnership, etc. and if there was an agreement of some kind that...

How much max. time can I take to respond to divorce notice after receiving for the first time.

The date by which you must answer or otherwise plead to a divorce complaint is 35 days from the date it was served upon you. It does not matter...

When either parent violates an order for custody or parenting time, there are various remedies available to the other parent. Family court judges...

Do I have a chance to have overnighr visits with my daughter?

There are no set rules regarding custody and parenting time. There is a presumption in favor of joint legal custody and meaningful parenting time...

I just need a round about estimation of the cost of guardianship and special needs trust for my Autistic child. Thank you

It is not really possible to give an estimate because the cost largely depends upon the specific facts of each individual case, e.g. The age,...

My wife and I were headed for a divorce and I fathered a child during our separation. Will they factor her income for support?

If you want to receive a credit for all of your children, then you will have to provide proof of your income to the party seeking support, in...