Carol nailed it. You don't need to file a Notice of Proposed Judgment if you have a signed agreement. See Rule 5:5-10 ("...When a written property...

To answer your question - all DV records are confidential. Here's the statute on it:...

Generally around 4 months, but it can be extended by several more months by asking permission of the court. If you're working on reconciliation but...

Appeal on FRO?

DV FRO's are one of the most commonly reversed orders on appeal. But... you have to have grounds to appeal. There has to be a legal...

You need either written permission from the father or a judge's order. Do not leave without it - I've seen more cases than I can count where a...

How do I get financial help from husband before & during a seperation/ divorce ?

You need to file a motion for "pendente lite" (temporary, until the divorce is resolved) support, to put a freeze on assets, and for him to advance...

Do My husband and I need legal guardianship for my nephew who is moving in with us to complete HS at a local private school?

Long term - guardianship might be appropriate. But that's a lengthy, expensive process and very complex. Involves filing fees and court...

Is the family court abdicating its responsibility? What are my options??

You need to file a motion in the appellate division asking them to relinquish jurisdiction. Should take 60-90 minutes max to draft and file. There...

There isn't an automatic yes/no answer to these issues. Generally, a court will permit a parent who's not working to look after a child rather than...

Usually someone is seeking a bed & board / limited divorce to maintain medical coverage (under the declining number of policies that let you...