What if I don't show up at intensive settlement conference

It is very important that you show up at the Intensive Settlement Conference. If you are unable, you need to notify your attorney and the Court in...

You are in a very difficult position here. Since there was a TRO you should not have any contact with her. In fact, the sexual intercourse will be...

Can you get justice in the Monmouth County Family Courts if you are a man?

This sounds like a very difficult situation that you have found yourself in. I practice in Monmouth county and have seen the judges act fair and...

This is a very fact sensitive question. Children can be emancipated at various ages in the State of New Jersey. A child can be emancipated at the...

Will a judge require a divorce attorney to pay legal bills for a litigant if that the lawyer is purposely creating litigation?

It seems like you are stuck in a very difficult divorce. Unfortunately, it appears that more information may be required to provide a full and...

Legal Name Change

Unfortunately, we will need more information before this question can be answered. For example, are you going through a divorce? Are you changing...

You will need to file a motion with the court to have him contribute to your ongoing monthly expenses. First, you will need to file out a Case...

Can the text messages on my father in laws phone be used to prove child neglect in court?

In order to properly answer this question i wold need more information. It appears that you are talking about whether your ex is actually...

Is it a good idea to include a copy of a court rule in my motion package as a reference for the Judge in family court?

I do not see a problem with including the Rule. Judges have an incredible amount of work and motions to review. I always believe it is helpful to...

Moving in with someone before divorce is final? can you ask someone to move in with you full time before the divorced is final?

Additionally, this may have an impact on whether one of you is requesting financial support and the outcome of same. I cannot say for certain...