I would like to relocate to another, lower cost of living state with my child that I am the custodial parent of.

New Jersey law is flexible on this point, moving out of the State of New Jersey with a child. The general rule is that the custodial parent of a...

Do I need a lawyer for this matter?

This is a complex situation, and you should get some assistance with this. A lawyer can help you deal with the legal process, and help persuade the...

Consent to emancipation

This problem comes up once in a while. First, if your daughter is working full time, no intention to go back to college (or finished college) then...

Any red flags with this in consent order?

I am reluctant to tell you that the consent order is just fine, without knowing a lot more about your situation, your income now, your income...

How quickly the Judge acts is really up to the Judge. Usually, the judges will get to the motion and make a decision very quickly, within a week of...

What does the non-custodial parent need to provide for a 6 year boy when having overnights in NJ.

The basic rule is that his father your ex needs to have a safe place for your son to stay in and sleep in. No particular rule about a separate...

When to file for contempt of court or enforce litigant rights?

This kind of thing happens sometimes, and it is really bad. Let us start with the most damaging. Your eleven year old son is old enough to...

What does my husband do in this situation?

That is really mixed up. Do you know why it took over five months to serve your daughter's father with the TRO? that is a really long time. And...

Do i have the right to see dyfs case plan as non custodial parent?

What you can do is going to depend on what DYFS is now doing. By the way, the new name for DYFS is DCPP (Department of Child Protection and...

Ex Claims I Was Suppose to Save

No, he is completely and totally wrong. And it is amazing that he is 'crying the blues' about his money problems to you. The attitude that you ex...