Does my child's father need to tell me where my son is staying?

It sounds like you are the parent of primary residence. Even if you are not, the father has to tell you where your son is staying. I would file a...

Do I need council?

The only person who can agree to dismiss the charge is the local prosecutor or the Judge after a trial if the state has not proven the case. Your...

I have been married for the past 20 year with 2 kids (Daughter 19yrs, Son 10yrs). I need divorce from my wife.

These are always tough questions, without an easy answer. First, New Jersey has no fault divorces. You can file the complaint for irreconcilable...

Filing a motion

If it has been more than forty five (45) days since you were last in court, your ex's attorney can send the motion directly to you. If, however,...

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You need to make an application to the court to modify the parenting schedule. I would have a proposed parentin plan in the application with a plan...

My wife file for divorce and threaten to have me deported if I did not sign my rights away to claim anything.

I would not agree to give her everything. Meet with a divorce attorney and an immigration attorney but getting divorced is not grounds for...

I filed a motion in June with a return date of 7/10/15, for reduction in alimony. How long does court have to respond?

Usually motions are scheduled 24 days after the filing date, and are returnable on a Friday for FM dockets. If it is an FD docket, the court...

Can my husband take me off his health insurance before the divorce? We are only separated right now.

No he cannot just remove you from his health insurance. When you file a divorce complaint in New Jersey, the New Jersey Court Rules requires a...

The Judge can divide any assets that are subject to equitable distribution (usually acquired during the marriage). A court may consider many...

Will I have a problem emancipating my 2 daughters?

Emancipation in New Jersey is never just cut and dry. It would depend on why the first one stopped school. However, if she is not living with your...