Alimony Modification

In order to be successful on an application to modify alimony, the moving party must demonstrate that there has been a substantial change in...

How much is a 2- year wife entitled to?

In New Jersey, there are no set rules regarding alimony, equitable distribution or custody. Instead, family court judges are given significant...

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Is this enough change in circumstance to try and change the agreement?

To succeed on an application to change custody or parenting time, the moving party typically must demonstrate a substantial change in circumstances...

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In New Jersey, there is nothing preventing someone who benefits from a will from witnessing the will, however, it is never recommended due to...

My husband is committing adultery, does that give me leverage when I file for divorce?

The short answer is “no,” but there are always exceptions to the general rule that case law prohibits family court judges from considering marital...

Can the child decide the parent to live with

Depending upon the child’s age, his or her wishes may be one of several factors a judge will consider in making a custody or parenting time...

I am wondering, in a custody case, if the non custodial (or non primary residence) parent gets overnights with a child under 2.

There are no set rules or guidelines for custody and parenting time. Each case is entirely dependent upon its own unique facts. In making initial...

If two parties have joint legal custody of a child and their agreement says they must agree on educational decisions, and they

The general rule – with exceptions – is that when parties who share joint legal custody cannot agree on a significant matter involving the health,...

My husband and i are going thru a divorce and we will be co-parenting our children.

Mediators and/or parenting coordinators can be highly useful in situations where parents share joint legal and physical custody, but have...

Ex-wife violating the custody exchange order ( exchange location)?

Your ex-wife may likely have violated your joint legal custodial rights by moving the child so far away without your permission or the permission...