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Plenary hearing in divorce matter post-judgment of divorce in New Jersey (Bergen County)

Scott's answer | Answered on April 05, 2016

Ms. Kleiner has provided you with some excellent advice. I will reiterate that handling this matter yourself instead of obtaining counsel is not a...

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My ex's threat me that she will bring her boyfriend and family to court to be face to face with me? can I get a TRO?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 05, 2016

I agree with the advice given by my distinguished colleague, Leonard Boyer, Esq. What is harassment to one Judge is not harassment to another. You...

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Should I be worried if the Family Intervention Services has contacted me to talk to me?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 05, 2016

You should be VERY cautious when dealing with this organization, but you should also fully cooperate with them.

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How can I take primary custody of my children and become the custodial parent.

Scott's answer | Answered on April 04, 2016

There is no way to give you any useful advice on an on line forum. You should have an in person consultation with an experienced Family Law...

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What is the next step and how do we go about re-figuring child support?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 04, 2016

Having the terms on paper and getting it notarized is not sufficient. You need to have an Order entered into Court which specifies the new terms...

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How can I get alimony from someone who lives in S.C. and I live in NJ and keeps hiding and says he doesn't work?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 04, 2016

You need substantially more assistance than you could get from an online forum. Gather all of the documents you have that have anything to do with...

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Does the amount of time away influence the ability to be the PPR? How much is too much, any case precedent?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 03, 2016

There is no hard and fast rule on this issue. The more time you spend taking care of your child's needs, the better your argument becomes. The...

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Do I still have legal rights to the marital house? Can I stop someone from moving into the house? Can I stop the vacation?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 01, 2016

You cannot stop him from going on vacation. I assume from your question that your ex has the right to possession of the house, but I would really...

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Would I as a biological child be considered in his will?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 01, 2016

The answer to your question depends on what you mean by giving us his parental rights. If there was a Court Order entered where your biological...

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Am I obligated to store my soon to be ex husband belongings in my townhouse where he is not listed on lease?

Scott's answer | Answered on March 31, 2016

You can't just throw out or destroy his "stuff". If you want the stuff out of the house, you can file a Motion, but there is no telling what a...

Scott J Newman's Answers (2237)

Plenary hearing in divorce matter post-judgment of divorce in New Jersey (Bergen County)

My ex's threat me that she will bring her boyfriend and family to court to be face to face with me? can I get a TRO?

Should I be worried if the Family Intervention Services has contacted me to talk to me?

How can I take primary custody of my children and become the custodial parent.

What is the next step and how do we go about re-figuring child support?

How can I get alimony from someone who lives in S.C. and I live in NJ and keeps hiding and says he doesn't work?

Does the amount of time away influence the ability to be the PPR? How much is too much, any case precedent?

Do I still have legal rights to the marital house? Can I stop someone from moving into the house? Can I stop the vacation?

Would I as a biological child be considered in his will?

Am I obligated to store my soon to be ex husband belongings in my townhouse where he is not listed on lease?