Children of first marriage

I agree with the other attorneys. In addition to being an above guidelines case because of the incomes, the amount of child support to the first...

My daughter has her father's last name. He never signed the birth certificate or ever been a part of her life, can i change this

You can file a name change application/motion with the family division in your county. Since you are the custodial parent, and you were never...

Does termination of child support mean child is emancipated even though she is still a full time grad student?

it does not sound like the children were emancipated, but only that child support was terminated with other ancillary expenses continuing to be due.

I really do not have enough facts to give advise. I would suggest calling an attorney in the county where the matter will be heard. With that...

If you want to withdraw your motion, you should call the court and follow-up with a letter advising that you are withdrawing the motion. If you...

Is there another $30 fee and special filing forms for sending in a response to a cross-motion in NJ?

No, there's no additional fee. However your reply needs to be in the form of a certificstion. It will be the same form that was included in your...

Do I need a restraining order/will a judge grant me one on the grounds?

While your ex-boyfriend may be 'annoying' you, it does not sound like you would qualify for a final restraining order. To obtain a final...

Can I legally divorce my husband because he withheld pertinent information from me before we married?

You can file based on irreconcilable differences. You do not have to prove fault.

Will a gift to a spouse be regarded as the spouse's sole property or a martial property?

Marital property is subject to equitable distribution. Meaning generally, property acquired from the date of the marriage to the "end date" of the...

I have been separated for over three years and to date have not requested or received child support. I can't afford not to now.

Child support is the right of the child- so yes, you can go to court anytime to request that child support be calculated and established. It does...

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