When living together with someone. How long must you live with them before this becomes a common law like marriage

New Jersey does not recognize the concept of common law marriage. Any support obligation for unmarried partners would need to be based upon a...

Can a person present in the courtroom, but not on the witness list, be called as a witness?

Yes. A person present in the courtroom and not appearing on the witness list can be called upon to testify. However, if requested, the Judge...

Part of the answer is simple, part isn't. Generally speaking alimony (support) obligations are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Generally...

In order to answer the question, one would need to know why you wanted to know. As a parent if your child is spending a lot of time with your...

A plenary hearing is a trial. Usually it is on one specific topic, rather than on all of the issues that might be addressed in a divorce trial. ...

How much child support is taken out for 4 children if mom and dad average almost same pay mom has an income property?

New Jersey utilizes Child Support Guidelines. They consider both parents income, who is providing medical insurance for the children and the cost...

Can I ask for an annulment and a divorce in the alternate?

Yes, you can plead in the alternate. The standard for obtaining an annulment is different from that which is applied to a divorce. It is...

I have joint legal custody but ex has physical... do I have to pay for private school if I am against him going

Please consult an attorney with regard to this questions. First, there needs to be a determination as to whether the Court in New Jersey or in New...

Motion Tentative Decision

If both parties are willing to accept the court's tentative decision, in all respects, then the attorneys are generally required to notify the...

What are the laws on taking a child out of state?

New Jersey law generally requires that you either obtain the consent of the other parent or an order of the court, before you move out of state...