Questions answered by Brad Michael Micklin

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Want to file a divorce my

Brad's answer | Answered on March 31, 2016

So long as you have been a permanent resident in New Jersey for at least one (1) year, you may file for divorce in New Jersey. Please note that you...

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What is the guidelines for getting sole custody? If one of the parent does not help care for the child does that effect custody

Brad's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

To modify custody, you would have to show the Court that there has been a substantial change in circumstances warranting a modification of custody...

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What can I expect if I request a law guardian because of extreme parental alienation? What will the cost of the guardian be?

Brad's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

The family court has absolute discretion to allocate legal fees and fees for court-appointed third parties such as law guardians or forensic...

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Can I claim adultery on myself in NJ if I don't meet the residency requirement?

Brad's answer | Answered on March 28, 2016

No, the statute requires the adultery to have been committed by the other spouse if you are the one filing. Please note, however, that in order to...

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What can I do? His arrears is almost $54k. My boys will be headed off to college in a few years

Brad's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

Child support is enforced on the federal level through what is called UIFSA (Uniform Interstate Family Support Act). If you file for relief in a...

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I wanted to know can I relocate from New Jersey to North Carolina if I have no child support order and were never married

Brad's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

Where parties share joint legal custody by virtue of an agreement or court order, the parent of primary residence must obtain the permission of the...

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What are my options to claim custody over my brother.

Brad's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

Technically any interested party can file an application for custody. However, if you are not a natural parent, and at least one of the natural...

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Can I get an annulment in NJ, and how?

Brad's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

There is no residency requirement in order to file for an annulment in New Jersey, so long as at least one party is a bona fide resident of New...

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I am worried that if something was to happen to me that they would go back to their father and not the person I designate.

Brad's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

You can execute estate planning instruments conferring guardianship rights of your children to another individual or individuals. However, this...

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Second Wife

Brad's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

You alimony will not be affected by your ex-husband’s first wife filing an application to increase alimony; however, if the alimony she receives is...

Brad Michael Micklin's Answers (2089)

Want to file a divorce my

What is the guidelines for getting sole custody? If one of the parent does not help care for the child does that effect custody

What can I expect if I request a law guardian because of extreme parental alienation? What will the cost of the guardian be?

Can I claim adultery on myself in NJ if I don't meet the residency requirement?

What can I do? His arrears is almost $54k. My boys will be headed off to college in a few years

I wanted to know can I relocate from New Jersey to North Carolina if I have no child support order and were never married

What are my options to claim custody over my brother.

Can I get an annulment in NJ, and how?

I am worried that if something was to happen to me that they would go back to their father and not the person I designate.

Second Wife