How do I relocate to a different state with a child while having joint legal and physical custody with my sons father?

New Jersey has a statute which prohibits you from leaving without the written consent of the other parent or a court order. Specifically, N.J.S.A....

Must every witness be on a witness list?

I agree with the other responses, but you should also check any case management orders and look at the New Jersey Rules of Evidence which can be...

Should i go back to court for sole custody if the non-custodial parent will not agree to ANY parenting issues?

I am not sure if you are seeking sole legal custody or sole physical custody. However, to determine custody for the physical custody which may be...

What is a reasonable amount of time to wait for reimbursement of medical expenses?

The only way to be sure to receive the payment is to file a request with the court. I would file this as an enforcement motion and ask for...

Since i am the non custodial parent, can i request for joint or any type of custody?

A court is supposed to do what is the child's best interest. It will be important to show the court the history of what has occurred and to show...

New Jersey has a statute which prohibits you from leaving without the father's written consent or a court order. N.J.S.A. 9:2-2 provides: “When...

Disabled Child and Child Support

SSI benefits are also a form of disability benefit, but they are “means-tested,” meaning based on a recipient’s income and other economic...

Ex husband choose to move across the country, not for work, or family. We went to court 3 weeks ago and just rec'd the tenative

I am not sure from your question if the court has made a decision or sent you a "tentative" decision and scheduled the case for oral argument on...

I live in NJ and my divorce and custody was done in TN. what are my rights as a non custodial parent?

Based on the limited information you provided, you will have to file your application in Tennessee. Please also see...

I have a plenary hearing on 8/15/13 for custody of my son who is 7. I would prefer sole custody. How can I beat this?

A plenary hearing is like a trial. You need to have discovery before the plenary hearing to be able to limit what the father can do. The only way...