Father with joint legal custody question...

Dear Father, Your intentions were honorable but remember your also responsible for the moral development of your child too! They learn what they...

If your spouse leave the residence is that person responsible for half the mortgage payment.

Dear Budd Lake, Thank you for your inquiry. Try to understand, there is no winning in divorce, only equity and order. Your version of equity is...

Officer wasnt present for court date for traffic violation. Wasn't that grounds for dismissal?

Dear Cherry Hill, I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, it is not legal grounds for a dismissal. Your answer is technically yes, if an...

Forms 8821 and 2848 in divorce

Dear Ocean NJ, Only if you are attempting to hide money for divorce purposes. Generally, parties can spend less in legal fees with open, honest,...

20 year old, emancipation, college records

Dear Morristown, If the School is in NJ, the statute you need is NJSA 9:2-4.2 - Parential access to children's records. It specifically...

A Judge ordered that I pay a certain amount in child support 20 days ago. I did not have the right documents with me

Make a motion to "reconsider" the previous recent order and this time be sure to attach all of your evidence and proofs to your papers. Also make...

How can i get divorce from my wife who left me five years back. i have o legal status

Dear Edison, Don't be. If you would like to become divorced and have been living in NJ for at least the last 12 months, you can divorce here....

Contesting a Domestic Violence Report?

Dear Budd Lake, If no restraining Order was filed for and no municipal charges were filed, your in good shape. Save your case for the divorce as...

One problem, You need the "proof" of her new income to compare to the old income, you cannot "compel" discovery. You need the proof on your own....

How long do you have to be married to qualify for lifetime alimony?

Dear NJ, The correct term is not "lifetime"...it's "permament" and even that only means until death of the payor, cohabitation of the payee, or...