How can I obtain sole custody of my children as a single parent?

The bad news for you is that it's rare (very rare) to have sole legal custody ordered over the other parent's objection. The good news is that,...

Cab a biological father w/ criminal record have custody of kid??

Yes! Even if it wasn't a white collar crime, the court will look at who he is today. Unless it was an offense involving a child (a sex...

A father having only joint custody, but is seeking a change of residential custody of a 14yr old daughter wanting the same.

Sorry no one answered this earlier; I hope the trial went well in August. The general rule is that at age 16, a child's expressed desire to...

My friend has residential custody of his two boys. My friend lives in New Jersey and the mother lives in Delaware. She is sup

There are two possible reasons for her arrest. The first - most probable - was a "coercive incarceration." She either didn't show up for court,...

Is online education in th state of New Jersey enough college experience that a child can not be emanicapated?

I don't most judges would buy the "online course" argument, but if it's an accredited college, well - it's not open and shut, but I think her odds...

Out of state child support enforcement

It does NOT sound accurate that you'd have to close your case in Florida if you hire a private attorney. I'd suggest finding an attorney down...

Can a Single Mom (custodial parent) recieving Child Support from Out of state father move to another state?

Can't answer based on what you provided. If there is a custody order in NJ, then yes - you'd need either his permission or a court order. If not,...

The Family Court is NOT going to, on its own, initiate deportation proceedings nor do I think they'll even refer it to the INS. I agree with...

If i sign my rights away to the mother of my child do i still have to pay child support

Bad news, my friend. You cannot voluntarily surrender parental rights in New Jersey unless there is an adoption case. Best you can hope for...

I live in NJ for more than 5 years, spouse lives in the UK. Been married 2.5 yrs. We need to file an uncontested divorce.

If you two have no children and no assets to divide (e.g., you've already split up the pots and pans), there is a quick divorce kit service that...