Questions answered by Matthew Anthony Smuro

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What to include and what not to include in the case information statement?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

Yes, you are required to complete a Case Information Statement detailing your last year's income, your three most recent pays periods, your...

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After a plenary hearing is granted, do I still need to write a motion to address all issues,alimony, CS, pension,life insurance?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 30, 2014

A plenary hearing is a formal trial regarding the issues between you and your ex-spouse, and is a particularly substantial legal endeavor. This is...

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What is my right as wife,I learned that my spouse beneficiary for his property and insurance is one of his siblings.

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 30, 2014

Your question appears to have both matrimonial and estate planning components to it. Understandably, more information is needed before a...

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How to enforce family court order through contempt

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 30, 2014

In this situation, you may have to file another motion to enforce the terms of the Judgment of Divorce/Matrimonial Settlement Agreement and the...

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Is right of First Refusal an all or nothing for the time needed.

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

Generally, a right of first refusal allows a parent who is not exercising parenting time to elect to care for a child when the person who is...

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Can I use a firm for a divorce that has previously written a [prenuptial agreement for my wife 7 years ago?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

If this is the wife to whom you are presently married and now want to divorce, it would be a conflict .

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Can I file for a divorce on my own with no lawyer..I just want to file and have my husband served.

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

There is nothing that prohibits you from filing for divorce on your own. However, like my colleague, I strongly recommend that you consult with...

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Are proceeds from sale of house with title in my name only considered in the equitable distribution?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

It depends; more information is necessary to provide you an accurate response. If the property was purchased during the course of the marriage, it...

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Can a judge eliminate text messages as a form of communication between parents?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

Yes. A judge can eliminate text messaging as a form of communication in the domestic violence realm. Actually, I had one case where the Judge made...

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I live in new Jersey. My IRA was opened before I married. Does my ex get any of this after our divorce?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

Generally, anything that you deposited in your IRA prior to the marriage is immune from equitable distribution and remains your separate property. ...

Matthew Anthony Smuro's Answers (153)

What to include and what not to include in the case information statement?

After a plenary hearing is granted, do I still need to write a motion to address all issues,alimony, CS, pension,life insurance?

What is my right as wife,I learned that my spouse beneficiary for his property and insurance is one of his siblings.

How to enforce family court order through contempt

Is right of First Refusal an all or nothing for the time needed.

Can I use a firm for a divorce that has previously written a [prenuptial agreement for my wife 7 years ago?

Can I file for a divorce on my own with no lawyer..I just want to file and have my husband served.

Are proceeds from sale of house with title in my name only considered in the equitable distribution?

Can a judge eliminate text messages as a form of communication between parents?

I live in new Jersey. My IRA was opened before I married. Does my ex get any of this after our divorce?