Questions answered by Helen Louise Glass

Archived

With obtaining a FRO, will this strengthen my harassment case against my ex and possibly find him guilty of harassment

Helen's answer | Answered on October 29, 2014

I concur with what my colleague has said, and add that even if successful in Municipal Court, you will not be awarded damages - since you have...

Archived

Do i qualify for an annulment? If i wait to file does it matter?

Helen's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

This does not sound like an annulment case to me - to obtain an annulment you must prove that there was some kind of fraud in the marriage - this...

Archived

Is it considered a violation when it is court ordered for my son to skype with me at least twice a week a half hour and doesn't

Helen's answer | Answered on October 28, 2014

Certainly it could be considered a "violation" but don't expect the court to extract punishment on his mom or him for such a de minimums issue. As...

Archived

Enforcing divorce decree

Helen's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

In all probability, and provided you have submitted your motion properly the judge will enforce your agreement. Good Luck!

Archived

Are there family cases/opinions stating you cannot reintroduce info (child care) that should have been submitted previously?

Helen's answer | Answered on September 29, 2014

You can read the cases yourself at the Rutgers Law Library here: http://law-library.rutgers.edu/ and the court rule at NJ Courts online. Best to...

Archived

Can you use witness during a divorce court hearing

Helen's answer | Answered on September 29, 2014

Yes of course - provided their testimony is relevant.

Archived

What am I legally entitled to if I was married for 25 years and never worked for the past 23 years?

Helen's answer | Answered on September 29, 2014

By all means seek a consultation from a family law attorney in your area. At the very least you will be entitled to temporary spousal support,...

Archived

If you want to move to another town are you allowed. Town within 10 mins of other parents home

Helen's answer | Answered on September 29, 2014

You may be able to change it on consent - have you asked the NCP? If it is a contested issue, I would want to know if the change would change the...

Archived

Can I get a letter written to my ex husband to get my name off the mortgage as our settlement agreement states?

Helen's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

Your x will have to re-finance the mortgage to "get your name off the mortgage." Sometimes that is not as easy as it sounds - if you are not...

Archived

I am single dad, 7 yr old son lives with me, mother wants to not pay child support, trying for custody or whatever it takes.

Helen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

Your situation is too complex and too important to go it alone without representation. Seek out legal counsel who can help you protect your son.

Helen Louise Glass's Answers (128)

With obtaining a FRO, will this strengthen my harassment case against my ex and possibly find him guilty of harassment

Do i qualify for an annulment? If i wait to file does it matter?

Is it considered a violation when it is court ordered for my son to skype with me at least twice a week a half hour and doesn't

Enforcing divorce decree

Are there family cases/opinions stating you cannot reintroduce info (child care) that should have been submitted previously?

Can you use witness during a divorce court hearing

What am I legally entitled to if I was married for 25 years and never worked for the past 23 years?

If you want to move to another town are you allowed. Town within 10 mins of other parents home

Can I get a letter written to my ex husband to get my name off the mortgage as our settlement agreement states?

I am single dad, 7 yr old son lives with me, mother wants to not pay child support, trying for custody or whatever it takes.