Child Support Increase

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

Married 11 yrs. If I move out of my house before I file for divorce am I still responsible for my end of the mortgage?

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

My girlfriend went on vacation with my 2 year old son for 1 month, now she wont come home with my son, can i get custody in NJ?

You must immediately file an emergent application, otherwise known as an “order to show cause,” in family court in New Jersey in the county in...

What is an acceptable, fair amount of alimony to ask for?

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...

What is the NJ Child support calc if both parents earn 50,000 gross/yr and have 2 children. NCP has 20% parenting time.

It is impossible to answer this question without knowing what the other parents of the other children earn, because their incomes would get...

Since their is an order in place respecting custody and parenting time, your ex-wife cannot relocate to another state with the kids without your...

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If I live in north jersey and want to relocate right over boarder to warwick ny do I need permission from ex?

The short answer is yes, even though it is “right over the boarder,” it still is characterized as an out of state relocation for which consent of...

I married my wife 5 years ago, she left to go over seas 4 1/2 years ago in Dominica. How can I get a divorce.

You must make an application with the family court for permission to serve her via “constructive” or “substituted” service. In this case, that...

How do I file for custody of my daughter who has lived with us this past year across state lines? Her mother is in California.

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, which is federal law, provides that once a state enters an order for custody, that is...

Assuming you are referring to accounts that were in his name only, you personally would not be responsible for any of his debts, but, depending...