I live in NJ. Divorce, custody, visitation finalized in NY but child lives in FL. Where do I file for visitation modification?
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Answered on March 01, 2023
There would first need to be a review of your divorce papers. It is quite possible that jurisdiction is discussed in the agreement. For example,...
As daycare cost is not part of basic child support award, does the Court add it to basic support?
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Answered on February 28, 2023
Yes, the cost of work related daycare can be added to the child support guidelines. And yes, in order for there to be a financial obligation, the...
Will I be able to get a 22 year old court ordered child support from NY enforced in NJ?
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Answered on February 26, 2023
I cannot speak for how New York handles matters, and I would need more details to accurately advice you, but generally speaking, in New Jersey,...
Family Court: How do I remove a no contact order? I never even had a hearing
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Answered on February 26, 2023
This no contact order - is it a Final Restraining Order or just an order of the court under your FM docket indicating that you are not to see or...
Can I get full custody of my son if the mother hasn't been seeing him for 8 months now ?
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Answered on February 26, 2023
In order to modify a custody /parenting time order, you need to establish a permanent and substantial change in circumstances. If the order is...
Can an somebody please interpret the following passage of a divorce agreement for me? CHANGE IN RESIDENTIAL CUSTODY
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Answered on February 26, 2023
If we had the ability to go back in time, when your daughter came to live with you, a consent order terminating the child support and designating...
Is there any possibility of father getting physical custody of minor child who has stayed with mother since birth?
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Answered on February 26, 2023
Custody is very fact specific. As a result, and in my experience, custody is never "a given". Trust the process and the evidence submitted at...
How long should it take an attorney to file a motion?
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Answered on February 23, 2023
The best thing you can do is schedule a call/zoom or in person appointment with your attorney to talk about the status of the draft. If your...
Is there any way for a defendant to get civil restraints dismissed?
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Answered on February 23, 2023
You can't be forced to sign civil restraints. Indeed, before the judge signs the civil restraints, you should be questioned as to whether you were...
Is a Judge required to quantify numerically the marital lifestyle in a contested NJ divorce trial?
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Answered on February 23, 2023
No. In a written trial decision, the judge should set forth the alimony factors as set forth in the statute and apply each one to your case.