What is the next step for defendant after he has been served?

Generally: a. he can do nothing, and a default judgment will be obtained against him. I would not be inclined to recommend this; b. he can answer...

If the Court has jurisdiction, a restraining order may be sought. If they are former dating partners, former household members, or family members,...

While every case and circumstance is different, there would seem to be nothing that prevents him from executing a new lease. How, if at all, that...

Can physical custody be revised after divorce is final?

Generally in the event of a substantial change of circumstances affecting the children's best interests you may be able to petition the Court to...

Is it legal for a father to leave a 6 & 7 year old home alone while running errands? In NJ. Thank you

I concur with my esteemed colleagues. It sounds like at the very least an issue of neglect.

I am a NCP and I pay child support. How does it works when I pay for doc visit fees for routine checks ups that r part of my CS?

Generally unreimbursed meds are covered by the Line7 percentages of income on your child support worksheet, unless your agreement says something...

Living apart for 1 year am I entitled to any of his assets he's acquired in the past year ?

Very tough question to field without more data. Generally assets acquired during the marriage are subject to equitable distribution. Equitable,...

My ex and I share custody of my 10yr old daughter. He has her alternate weekends. Can he send my daughter for a sleepovers?

It would certainly be more mannerly for him to give you a "heads-up" about a sleepover. But for him to arrange an age-appropriate event like this...

How long do I have to pay child support? Also, if I have overpaid, can I get reimbursed?

You should consult with counsel. Child support continues through emancipation, which can be a fact-sensitive analysis. There is the possibility of...

I need to know how to get a divorce haven't seen husband in 6years. No property, no allomony just divorce.

If you can locate him, you might try using the pro se forms on the njcourtsonline.com website. If you are not certain where he is, it may make...

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