As others said, you need to seek consent first, but it's not "up to" the attorney. If they say no, you just indicate that to the judge. I don't...

Temporary custody hearing?

Many courts will call all custody decisions "temporary" since they can be changed upon a showing of a change in circumstances. If you now have...

Can I terminate an anti lepis alimony agreement if I can prove alimony causing me extreme hardship?

It's not that easy. It depends on the language in the agreement. If there's broad anti-Lepis language, then you need to show that enforcement of...

Buying a house while still married

As others said, you need to deal with this. He has a claim to everything you've acquired over the past 17 years (pension, savings, assets,...

The church process to obtain an annulment is outside the legal system. You could possibly have gotten a legal one, but I know of no legal theory to...

Is there "Limited Divorce" in NJ?

Yes, there certainly is. This is kind of the "advanced course" in Family Law and many attorneys who dabble in it will say "there's no such thing as...

Does the medical expense percentage and initial $250 per child change based on residency and child support payee?

Whoever is receiving child support is expected to cover the first $250 in unreimbursed medical expenses. If you're receiving it, you pay it. A...

How do I start the divorce process ?

It doesn't matter where the marriage occurred so long as it was legal under the laws of the issuing state / country. Only one caveat to the...

Like the others who responded, I don't see a lawsuit against her for damages going anywhere. You may, however, be able to modify the parenting...

That's kind of heartbreaking. Yes, if you can prove this is going on, a judge would put a stop to it. You'd have to file a post-judgment motion and...