My ex-girlfriend and i had given temporary guardianship of my daughter to her grandparents. What are my rights as a father?

It may depend on what the order for temporary custody states. However, custody and parenting time are always modifiable, given that the standard...

My son was born in Georgia. At the time of his birth, I was married to another man. I now reside in NJ and my ex resides in FL.

Since the father’s name is currently listed as “unknown,” you can amend the birth record to add your husband’s name as the father without involving...

My husband abandoned me without the funds to cover my expenses or obtain legal counsel. How should I proceed?

You can file for divorce and simultaneously file a motion for support, assistance with the household expenses, and for him to advance your counsel...

In the state of Virginia or New Jersey, do children have any rights if their elderly parent is married?

Yes. You should file what is referred to as a verified complaint and order to show cause to have your father declared incapacitated and appoint...

Who gets the home in a divorce case in NJ?

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

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What do I need to do to change a final custody order if living in a different state than the order was issued?

Except in the case of emergencies, if you have been residing in NJ for at least the last 6 months, you can file an application here, in the county...

Married but separated no court involved custody. Refuses to let me see or talk to them. If they try he gets verbally abusive.

You can make an application for custody and parenting time in the county in which the children reside. You do not need to institute divorce...

Is it true that my alimony payments will remain the same even if I retire and only collect social security?

No, not necessarily, but in order to get your alimony reduced and/or terminated you must file a motion to revisit alimony based on changed...

I received my divorce decree in November2012 and it directed a 50/50 distribution of assets including listing the home on the

As long as your settlement agreement does not provide for anything to the contrary, and as long as the judge finds 30 days to be a reasonable time...

My divorce decree outlines alimony, distribution of assets, etc... The decree is currently under appeal. Based on the appeal,

Unless there is a stay of the judgment pending the appeal, then technically the parties may act in accordance with the terms of the final judgment....