New Jersey appears to be the home state of the children. If the last custody order is out of NJ, then the matter should be litigated here. If the...

It would be important to thoroughly review your settlement agreement to understand what your retirement means as it relates to your alimony...

You cannot sue for discrimination. You also cannot force a parent to have a relationship with a child.

If you were assaulted you can seek protection under the Prevention Against Domestic Violence Act. With regard to support for an unborn child,...

In order to modify a custody/parenting time order, you have to prove that there has been a permanent and substantial change in circumstances...

The "penalty" could be that the court orders the child returned to the state of NJ. You would need to file an FD Complaint asking for the child to...

You moving out of state is a complication, and all the more reason you should retain counsel to assist you. You indicate that he is trying to apply...

I trust your motion to vacate the settlement pursuant to Rule 4:50-1 was withdrawn/dismissed without prejudice. Assuming that is the case, you can...

You would need to sign a retainer for an attorney to do any type of work, be it just a letter advising of your intentions or the filing of a...

If he is abusive, you may be granted a Temporary Restraining Order. Restraining Orders in NJ are not just for physical abuse. Harassment is a...