We would like to adopt our daughters friend. Is there a form we can get his mother to sign ?

I agree you should get a consult. Do you really need to do an adoption (a very formal, lengthy proceeding), or would simply receiving custody do...

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What to do in order to enforce my parenting time??

First, congrats on getting shared custody. It's becoming more and more common (and should be the default), but keep in mind how many others out...

Wrongful warrant issued in NJ?

I've twice sued probation and won in civil rights suits.... that said, it doesn't sound like you have a case. If what you're saying is that you've...

Pro Bono in Divorce?

The least expensive way to handle a divorce cheaply and responsibly is to find an attorney-mediator who specializes in Family Law. If the two of...

If you have child 59% of time, 4 overnights a week, do you have better chance to make yourself parent of primary residence?

I am not one to punt every question here with "see a lawyer ASAP", but that's the only responsible answer to your question. There's too much on...

Who claims child on taxes in case of joint 50 50 custody?

I thought that if the order doesn't say, then whoever provided more to the child's support gets to claim him/her in a 50/50 situation, but I'm not...

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Why do judges refuse to help men that are subjected to domestic violence?

You're reading gender into something where I truly doubt it was a factor. DV damages are rarely granted unless there is severe, lasting, permanent...

My dad is in jail and has been served with divorce papers from my mother. Is there anyway I can get a public defender type

Sorry for you're going through. He can also still attend mediation to address the issues, although it would usually be conducted by phone. I've...

Can my husband drop me off his health ins if we are not divorced yet. I live in nj and there is no legal separation.

It's not 100% clear. When one files for divorce, it's required that a "certification of insurance coverage" be submitted. IT's a common mistake...

Are my children now legally emancipated? My former spouse is leaving the country and moving overseas.

One child residing with you could be a change, except that you say he's not returning to college and is over 18. Assuming he's also not disabled,...

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