Does disability payments go towards income when applying for child support in the state of NJ?

Disability benefits are considered income for purposes of child support. These benefits would also be considered in calculating any alimony you...

Is there a way to have your spouse pay your attorney fees during a divorce if you have very limited income (due to disability)??

An application can be made to the Court to have your husband pay all, or part of, your attorney's fees, based on the economic disparity between you...

You can file an emergent application in NJ based on the children's presence in the State. I had a similar situation where my client (NJ resident)...

Can I press charges?

You cannot press charges against the Case Worker, who has the duty to report any allegations of child abuse and/or neglect. The Case Worker has...

Custodial parent wants to end child support for our daughter based on an agreement we have. Is this possible in NJ ?

Your ex does not have to physically come to NJ to file a Motion. If you and the other parent agree that child support should end, then the way to...

Sounds like your real question is can you prevent the child's father from seeing the child by terminating the father's child support obligation....

Can a 16 year old say where he/she wants live?

Son's opinion will be one of the statutory factors a Judge considers. The facts that you set forth would apply to some of the other statutory...

Paternity and name change for baby can this be done?

If you prove this man is the child's father, there will be a child support Order against him. It is not up to you to decide whether or not you want...

Can my son father get arrested ?

You need to apply for a Temporary Restraining Order. There might also be charges placed against your ex in Municipal Court for assault. You should...

Slapping your child in the face could result in all kinds of negative consequences to you. There are better ways to discipline a child that will...