How can I modify my joint 50/50 custody agreement without a great deal of cost? Can I make an appointment with a judge?

The easiest and cheapest way would be consent from him. If he does not consent and you still wish to modify, then your only option at that point...

Divorce

You can file for divorce after 18 months of continuous separation.

The issue of who gets the children depends on over a dozen factors for a judge to consider. There is so much more that goes into your question that...

My ex-wife was granted custody because I was unable to be present in hearing .

You need to file something in New Jersey to address the issue because ignoring it is not the way to go.

Edited: Are there family lawyers here who have accepted clients based on disparity of income between spouses, by ask-....?

Well it is impossible to believe that any divorce case is easy as you indicate. But attorneys are not likely to accept your case with the hopes...

How to become a legal guardian of a child in a bad situation?

The system prefers to place children with relatives or Kin. The only way for you to intervene as if the child's attorney believes that your...

What happens if my sister(lives in nj) doesn't appear in court(in ny)after being served today Saturday 9/17/16, to appear 9/19/1

She can claim a lack of notice and a judge is likely to ask for proof of proper service at the beginning of the court hearing.

How do I file for child support in southern new jersey?

You can file for the child support although your verbal agreement for Custody is unlikely to be persuasive with a judge. It is possible that if you...

What are my Options?

You can file a motion to enforce the order however if you are trying to make the father have visitation or parenting time, that is likely to be a...

Can a woman lose her child when dealing with a sex offender and her baby father takes her to court ?

If you were asking whether your involvement with the person he was a sex offender can affect custody the answer is clearly yes.