Parents who have joint legal custody of their child are required to obtain the other parent’s consent or the court’s approval prior to removing a...

Am I responsible for financial debt amassed during an affair my husband began 5 months into our 2 year marriage?

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

Can a person get a marriage annulled or even a divorce without the other party's consent

Consent of the other party to the marriage is never required to obtain a final judgment of divorce or annulment. An annulment can be obtained...

Yes, but more than likely at some point during your divorce litigation both your wife and her attorney will likely have to answer to the judge for...

How is child support calculated and how can a lawyer help me?

Child support is determined by using the New Jersey child support guidelines. The guidelines utilize an income proportionate calculation to...

Cohabitation cases can be very difficult to win because case law requires that, in addition to proving that the supported spouse is cohabitating...

Alimony - Child Support

Alimony was created to assist a spouse who lost the opportunity to advance his or her career during the marriage.  The purpose of alimony is to...

I just got Primary physical custody of my son in NY

You will not have any problems merely enforcing the New York order for child support as long as you register it in New Jersey. The Uniform...

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Am I entitled to child support starting divorce proceedings when my husband doesn't have any income.

Both parents have an obligation to financially support their children. Furthermore, if the court determines that either parent is voluntarily...

What do I need to file if I was granted a pendente lite from a judge for NJ, but My spouse have not made payment?

You must file a motion asking the court to enter an order finding your spouse in violation of litigant’s rights for failure to make payments, to...