My ex-husband and I got divorced in Dominican Republic. Is this divorce valid in MA, NJ and NY states?

I can't speak to MA or NY, but in NJ - if the divorce was legal under the laws of the country that granted it, and if it had jurisdiction over you,...

Does NJ have jurisdiction over a divorce/child custody/visitation dispute if neither of the parties are permanent residents?

The general rule is a State becomes a child's "home state" after six months of residency and, if there is no other action pending in any other...

How do I collect child support over-payments in NJ after the child has been emancipated?

Doesn't appear anyone addressed the question you asked. The Family Part IS "the civil route." If you're asking whether you'd file in Special...

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My husband has not been ordered to use a parent coordinator yet, his ex-wife has a FRO he is broke? what happens if he can't pay

If you're doing this without an attorney (which isn't recommended when it's a custody or parenting time issue), just be sure to include a Case...

I have a notarized letter made by the biological mother two month before the child born for me to get custody of the baby.

First, I would strongly suggest that you discuss this with mom and get her to sign a consent order. That's by far your best option. Don't argue...

Does it matter which county my divorce attorney practices in?

I can't agree. There are a few of counties (Atlantic, Monmouth, Warren) where there is a strong belief that an "in county" attorney does better. ...

Can I get custody of my daughter for the Summer and holidays if I live on the other side of the country?

I'm a big proponent of shared custody, but two is way too young to consider the kind of schedules you're talking about. Many judges refer to...

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How do i get divorce when my wife is in the philippines and refuses to sign received of the paper work?

You need to have her served via a process server in the Philippines. An international default divorce is going to get too complex to handle pro...

My baby's dad has not filed taxes for four plus years, what will the state of New Jersey look at for child support?

I'm assuming there's already a child support order in place and you're looking to enforce it. If your question is about exemptions or establishing...

Will battery report with no arrest affects my i-751?

You're posting this in the wrong forum; this is a Family Law board. You need to ask an immigration attorney or post in that forum.