Is there any consequence if a spouse moves out of the marital home before the divorce is final when the children are grown

Marital residences are generally, with some exceptions, considered marital property and subject to equitable distribution like any other asset in a...

What can I expect if I get divorced? We have a 5 y/o and she has 3 older sons. I would want custody of my boy.

In New Jersey, family court judges are given significant discretion over custody matters, so it truly is impossible to tell you what you can...

What does it take to get custody of my son? I am the father and a very good one. She has 3 sons from a previous marriage.

At the outset, it is crucial that you contact the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly DYFS) as well as law enforcement, if you...

My wife may be pursuing a divorce and I can use a little advice. All I care about is making it so I never have to lose my 5 y/o

In New Jersey, family court judges are given significant discretion over custody matters. In general, family court judges are required to...

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My husband recently left and asked for a divorce. Is he still obligated to help pay the mortgage until the house sells?

There is no definitive answer but, generally speaking, there is a strong likelihood a court would order him to help pay the mortgage if that is the...

A trustee is obligated to provide an accounting upon request of any of the beneficiaries. If he or she has refused to do so, you have a basis for...

What is the right number for alimony and child support as it relates to me, the husband, who works, while my x does not work

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...

How to go about applying to be executor if none named on will?

If the decedent was unmarried or widowed at the time of his passing, and there is no successor executor appointed in the will, any of the...

If husband and wife want a divorce, who files as plaintiff? who files as defendant? Does it matter?

If you both want a divorce, it makes the most sense to simply file under “irreconcilable differences,” which is a no-fault ground for divorce and...

I bought my home 9 years ago and got married 7 years ago the house has always remained in my name.

Equitable distribution is one area of family law where there are practically no black and white answers. The answer would largely be “it depends.”...