NY child turning 21

It depends largely on what state has jurisdiction over this matter. At least in the state of New Jersey, child support does not automatically stop...

Hello, I wanted to know my rights in a visitation case. I've been to court twice regarding visitation for my son.

If you have serious concerns for your son’s safety, then you should file an emergent application to suspend the father’s parenting time until he...

Is my husband entitle to my pension??

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

Can a judge rule that I as a dad has to provide car insurance for my daughter when she turns 17. it is not addressed in our PSA

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

Alimony

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...

Are there any types of trusts (revocable or irrevocable) that can be utilized as part of a Medicaid/Asset Protection plan?

Yes, you can set up a special needs trust which will protect the assets or income of a disabled individual in order to enable the disabled...

Filing for divorce Best for the family if my husband would leave but he won't go. What can I do?

Family court judges do in fact have the authority to remove a spouse from the marital residence pending divorce proceedings even in the absence of...

If awarded 30% proceeds from a biz we owned when it sells can I force sale or settle and will an attny take fee from settlement?

It depends first upon what your divorce agreement states on the issue. If the divorce agreement is silent or ambiguous, then you may have a...

What would happen if I do not agree to my wife's settlement offer?

If you and your wife cannot ultimately agree upon the issues in your case, i.e. Custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution of...

I moved to NJ from NY about a year ago. My daughters father still lives in NY. How do I go about getting child support/custody?

Since you have resided in New Jersey for one year and there is no pre-existing order for custody or support, New Jersey has jurisdiction over your...

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