Your step dad can represent you as long as he doesn't have a conflict of interest. Attorneys often do represent their family members.

There is nj Caselaw (Newburgh v. Arrigo) that says both parents have to contribute towards college. There are eleven or twelve factors that have to...

Alcoholic father

Your ex's parenting time is HIS parenting tone not his mother's parenting time. If his mother wants parenting time, let her file a Motion seeking...

As a father what are my legal rights to my 6 week old daughter. without marrying her mother.

Biology is what counts, not matrimony. Any and all rights you have spring from your being the biological father of thus child. Whether or not you...

Can the county in which multiple bogus DV claims were granted be held accountable for permitting so many implausible claims?

The fact that the DV claims were granted means that, according to the Court, all such claims are completely plausible. Unless and until you...

Can mother refuse father from having contact with child

Ms. gray is absolutely correct. Retain a Family Law attorney for the filing of an emergency application.

I agree with my esteemed colleagues. I will add that your wife's application for attorney's fees may be seen by the Court as a bad faith act if you...

Options if ex filed in NJ for visitation and JL custody if Im in FL. He is threatening my with "extraditation". D

I agree with the advice given by my distinguished colleagues. Since this child was born in NJ, you needed either written permission (in the form of...

Ex and I have joint custody, he has residential because I deployed. No visitation schedule was setup - can I still see her?

I agree with Mr. Fradkin. You will need to have a Motion filed if your ex is not going to cooperate and let you voluntarily see the child. Your ex...

Can I buy a property for investment if I am going thru a divorce?

Your wife has to exit her home at some point. It may take persistence on the part of the process server, but she can be served. I always advise...