My wife has refinanced our house and wants me to sign a quit deed without a divorce settlement. Should I?

You should not sign the deed until your full settlement is in writing. It is hard to say whether not you would lose an interest by signing with...

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Can a divorce be annul?

You can file for an annulment and, in the alternative, for a divorce, in the same complaint. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-1 provides the following grounds...

Special Needs Trust

A special needs trust is a trust instrument created for the sole purpose of allowing a person with special needs to receive income or assets...

Can I get sole custody in Northern NJ if my son's father has been abusive towards me?

Sole custody is challenging in New Jersey because Courts favor having both parents involved in the important decisions regarding...

When dealing with a out of state removal case, does the age of the children effect the matter?

When there is joint custody, if the non-custodial parent does not consent to the relocation, you must make an application to the court for...

What proof do I need to present to a judge to seek alimony reduction based on my X cohabitating?

If she has told you that her paramour is supporting her, then your first step should be to ask her to sign a Consent Order reducing and/or vacating...

What is the process to file an uncontested divorce in new jersey?

You still have to go through a bit of a process, but since it is agreed upon, it is a much more streamlined process. File a Complaint for Divorce...

What is my right as a parent of a college student?

The custodial parent still incurs costs on behalf of a child in college (including, but not limited to: maintenance of the home for when the child...

I am a victim of domestic voilance and have custody case going on in court ...what does law gaurdian mean.

A law guardian is an attorney appointed by the court to represent the children. It allows the children to have an advocate in court for what they...

Who would be granted legal custody first?

Custody issues are difficult to answer with limited facts. When you say that the other parent was out of the country, I am assuming that the child...