Can I enroll my children in school by me in NJ even though their mom lives in Brooklyn?

Though the laws have changed in New Jersey, the attitudes still have not, and it is often more difficult for a man to be provided the primary...

Has anyone represented a Father who became stay at home Dad, and was a victim of DV, now a Defendant in Divorce case?

Though the laws have changed in New Jersey, the attitudes still have not, and it is often more difficult for a man to justify being a stay-at-home...

Permanent alimony

Your ex-husband cannot unilaterally cease paying alimony. If he has, he is in violation of a Court Order. You should file an application with the...

Can a parent take the kids if no parent has custody ?

At the very minimum, you should get something in writing so that you can provide evidence in case your wife changes her mind. However, that is not...

It is difficult to get sole legal custody over a child. When deciding custody, the Court will analyze what is in the best interest of the child....

My daughters father is a registered sex offender. He raped someone that is in his immediate family. Will he able to get custody

It depends. When deciding custody, the Court will analyze what is in the best interest of the child. The court will review the custody factors in...

How long does my ex sister in law have to actually start complying with court order

Unless the order provides otherwise, the order comes into effect immediately. Your ex-sister-in-law is likely in violation of the court order. I...

If a custodial parent chooses to buy lunch from daycare, is it considered a shared daycare expenses on top of tuition?

It depends. If the other party did this unilaterally, you should argue that you were not consulted and did not agree, and therefore, should not...

Property Settlement Agreement?

Yes, you can argue that you should always get the dependent tax credit as you will have the large majority of parenting time. New Jersey Judges...

Should a petition be filed to modify custody due to Father traveling with our 4 children in small car?

The father is putting the children in danger. He is aware that he should not be traveling with the children, as he was told by the Judge and told...