Can a NJ spouse file against their out of state spouse to modify a divorce judgment & force them back to NJ?

You would have to present a substantial change in circumstance if you want to "force them back to NJ". Unfortunately, unless the circumstances are...

Received NJ Civil Action summons for divorce. We already signed agreement. No children, no equity to split. I'm not contesting.

You need to be sure that all she is requesting is a divorce incorporating the terms of your agreement therein. If you file an "Appearance" you...

I am listed as the PAR. What does "Child Support" legally supposed to pay for?

Child support covers the most basic of expenses ( essentially food, clothing , shelter and transportation) Most parties negotiate how to address...

What is the best way to legally to handle non custodial parent's violation of children's rights?

Being absent for 1.5 years from children's lives can be traumatizing and most courts would not allow for unsupervised visits immediately so I am...

Calculation of child support - How does earning severance from former employer figure into support calculations.

Child support is based upon your respective incomes so your severance would be used especially since you recalculate every year. It may be a...

Can my ex-husband's temporary disability be garnished for spousal support in NJ?

The answer is yes, however they may garnish less than what is due to you if the disability payment is much less than his regular salary. In...

Student Loan Non Payment.

Unfortunately, the student loan company is not bound by your divorce agreement and if payments are missed by the borrower, the company will come...

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If he is drawing from it or if he can be earning sizable interest from it, then that can be included in his income for child support purposes....

How is health insurance handled in NJ as part of child support?

If possible, a breakdown of the different plans should be obtained. The breakdown will show the cost of a plan for just the employee vs employee...

What would be my best action? I want a divorce, we have one child together and two outside the marriage. Should I leave first?

There is no reason for you to leave the marital residence. Typically, a husband and wife live under the same roof during divorce proceedings...