Does my girlfriend whom is pregnant need my address and social security # for welfare in newjersey?

Dear NJ, If the young lady asserts you as the father, welfare is absolutely going to come after you for child support in her place to recoup...

Expensive New Jersey

Dear Westfield, I would be happy to sit down with you for an initial consultation to discuss your case in detail. There are many financial...

I am a US citizen who married to an illegal alien who was deported and no longer in the US and I haven’t seen or heard from

Dear Howell, Perhaps but you are going to need to provide the court with proof of service of your complaint upon the father before the court...

In new jersey, can retroactive child support arrears be sought prior to the service of the complaint?

Dear Mendham, The answer is no but the cause may not be all lost. If you think what he did was inequitable (unfair) you can seek a "credit" in...

The problem is you are bound by ohio law. Does Ohio grade misdemeanors as a criminal charge. In NJ it is not but Ohio governs this one.

In NJ, does an unmarried father automatically have joint custody if he signed the COP and his name is on birth certificate?

Dear JC, Generally yes but if disputes arise, it is always ultimately a judgment call and the parent of primary residence often gets the nod. It...

Dear Union, 1) sometimes yes, often no. 2) Often yes. 3) perhaps, is anyone disputing its authenticity? Usually the drafting lawyer keeps an...

My wife an I are attempting to agree on Marrital settlement agreement and I have questions on custody terms and issues.

Dear Bridgeton, To do this correctly, you need to runs a few child support worksheets. One with the 2 kids with you. One with the one child with...

Do I include current husbands income and financial information in a Family Part Case Information Statement regarding ex?

Dear Freehold, Thank you for your inquiry. It depends on the nature of relief you are seeking. For example, if you have more children with your...

Alimony vs Net Income

Dear Madison, The starting point is your Property settlement agreement. The language therein is important if it speaks to any of the topics in...