New Jersey, if you and your spouse have lived in NJ for at least one (1) year and continue to do so. You may have an issue though if your spouse...

Is reconciliation a valid reason to not respond to a divorce complaint and request an extension?

More likely than not, the Court will give him additional time to respond to your divorce complaint - but not because of a claimed reconciliation. ...

Marriage validity - divorce

Not likely to be an issue, since it appears that you and your spouse considered yourselves married and conducted yourselves in that way. More...

Married at a different country but want to file divorce in the US. Is that possible?

One (1) year residency is the rule - but there is a bigger issue: do you have children with your spouse? Under a law called the "UCCJEA" there is...

What happens if you do not have a divorce settlement agreement or proposed judgment when you appear for your divorce hearing?

Be prepared to show the Judge proof that you served the Complaint for Divorce on your spouse, and that they are not serving in the military. Court...

Is it possible to ask the judge to include almost 12-15 remedies to be included in one court order in family court?

You can do it - but there is a big difference between "can" and "should." Make sure you put the priority items first; don't "bury the lead." ...

Can I ask the court to add my parenting time that I inadvertently left out of my pleadings?

In short - yes, as long as there is no disagreement from your soon-to-be ex-spouse. If there is an agreement between you on this issue, it should...

Going to a default divorce hearing. Dont have a marriage certificate. No agency can find one. Can I still get divorce judgment?

It depends on which Judge you appear before. I have appeared before Judge Sivilli in Essex County numerous times and she does ask for a copy of...

Child refusing visitation?

Your situation is one of the toughest that a parent faces: my child refuses to transition to the other parent for his parenting time, yet you fear...

What do I need for protection before getting separated in NJ?

There are numerous issues you should consider before separating (especially if you have children). While your "equitable" interest in marital...