I live in New Jersey with a 4 year old daughter. My daughter's father and I broke up when she was almost 2. He moved back to NY

New Jersey has jurisdiction over the custody and parenting time of your daughter. The New Jersey statute that is applicable is N.J.S.A. 9:2-2...

How do I cancel a hearing with Family Court?

If the other party has not responded or filed a Cross-Motion to your Motion, you can withdraw your Motion. You should immediately go the family...

Filing for divorce Best for the family if my husband would leave but he won't go. What can I do?

The other answers are correct. However, you do state that he has been out of the house for a long time, and has just returned. How did he back in...

FRO and moving?

The short answer is yes, you need his written permission or a court order. New Jersey has a statute which prohibits you from leaving without the...

Can my ex take my daughter overnight if we don't have a court order for visitation?

My first question is there a court order in place? If so, and it allows overnights, you have to go to court to change it. If there is not a...

If I have only been married for 5 years in NJ, am I entitled to alimony and my exs pension?

The answer regarding alimony is, you might be entitled to alimony. However, it is impossible to answer with the limited information provided. See...

Property settlement agreement says to pay child support until the age of 23 or end of school, whichever comes first; in NJ

It will not automatically terminate. I would recommend that you ask your child’s other parent if he or she will agree that your child is now...

DYFS documents

I agree, you need to retain counsel to assist you. Additionally, a Judge is the only one who can require DCPP (formerly DYFS) to turn over records....

Family Law forms

This is not a discovery form, and I am not sure your question makes any sense. The family part rules are contained in Part V. You should seek the...

My first question is do you have an attorney? If so, your current attorney should be addressing this issue. If you do not have an attorney, you...