After a disabled child receives SSI, is the parent paying child support legally bound to continue paying the support?

The receipt of a "Government Benefit for the Child" effects child support. If the amount being received exceeds what the noncustodial parent would...

Is there such a thing as permanent custody in NJ?

Custody is always subject to modification based on the child's best interests, but it doesn't sound like there's much of a chance dad would either...

When and where do I file for child support when me and my boyfriend live in different states?

NJ may not have jurisdiction over him; you CANNOT base it just on where the child lives. You can apply in NJ, but they will forward the request to...

Can anyone suggest an affordable custody Lawyer in the Trenton/Hamilton New Jersey Area? Please

Shopping for a lawyer by price alone can have truly tragic consequences. Every Family Law attorney has seen the nightmare stories of the person...

Interstate custody

Not sure what you mean by partial custody. If she lives with dad, I don't think the court will change custody and permit relocation to...

Can a biological father have a childs biological mother declared unfit

Agreed that the first place to go is DYFS. If you can provide a better home, there are (as you probably already know) myriad of social services...

At what age in NJ, is a child deemed competent to choose a parent in which to live?

Generally, a child's wishes alone is sufficient to get a hearing when the child is 16. This doesn't mean the judge will grant the request (I've...

There is a process of "un-emancipation" but it's generally a high threshold. At a minimum, it would require full disclosure of the child's assets...

Do I have any legal recourse

You made your choice when you decided not to wrap that rascal. The court is going to focusing on the child's right to support, not whether mom...

I have joint custody of my daughter and her mother dissapered with her what can i do

Agreed with Ron. File a complaint with the police. You also can go to the courthouse and see if you can get an order transferring custody to you,...