My son is going to court on monday Aug. 9, for joint custody of his son. Should he have an attorney present.

Dear Hackensack, The answer is absolutely yes! Family law has it's own set of elements and requirements. Family courts are busy places....

How can I gain custody of my grandchild?

Dear Newark, The first question is, will mom attempt to contest? If yes, it is potentially more problematic then if she consents. Will the...

Is spouse who racked up massive credit card debt required to pay for 1/2 son's college?

Child support is higher in the legal priority scale then his person debt. Sounds like he is going to have to contribute for college and consider a...

Will a judge ever release a property lien

Perhaps a personal bankruptcy is an option?

Simple asault and domestic violence

A good rule of thumb is the plaintiff has to fail to appear twice. Courts give alleged victims more leeway than defendants.

What is the next step if my spouse does'nt acknowledge the divorce complaint by mail?

MAIL SERVICE OF A DIVORCE COMPLAINT ONLY COUNTS UNDER THE RULES IF THE SPOUSE FILES AN APPEARANCE IN THE CASE, OTHERWISE YOU MUST SERVE BY SHERIFF...

My ex-wife has been cohabitating right after the divorce five years ago, shes been engaged for 3. Do I have chance end alimony?

Dear Howell, To the point, YES - you have a case, BUT - your ex must either admit it OR you need proof if she denies the Cohabitation, IF - they...

My Husband is an Illegal Alien is he entitle to my Retirement Funds?

Dear Union, Stick to the fraud and argue it makes equitable distribution of your pension after only one year of marriage inequitable. It's a...

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Is my marriage legal?

So it seems your indeed married, your just not sure to who?

If i move out of my home. but see and take my kids over night . Can my wife get me for abandoment

Dear Mount Holly, Call me, I am nearby in Manalapan, NJ and can help. Don't argue, there is no winning but emotionally your children suffer....