An attorney can charge a flat fee to handle a family law case, but it is very unusual for that to happen unless it is strictly uncontested. Like...

Divorce - Savings

I'm sorry, but I have no idea what your question is. Yes, 401(k) contributions made during a marriage our savings subject to equitable...

Can you get married in Las Vegas without your divorce decree

No, you don't need to have the judgment with you. You'll have to certify under oath that you are legally permitted to marry.

Can you file a different response to a divorce petition AFTER having responded to it initially?

Not a simple question with an easy answer. Did the MSA say that there had been disclosure and further discovery waived? Were there case information...

What happens when I file for full custody of my child?

I'm not sure what you mean by "full custody." There is really no such legal term in New Jersey. There is legal custody and residential custody. 95%...

Can my non working spouce have me pay for lawyers fees that over $30,000 and counting. she uses them as a therapy session

It is possible that you will have to contribute to your spouse's counsel fees under the circumstances you are describing, but it is more common for...

Are the online divorce websites safe to use?

Any attorney can give you nightmare stories people acting in good faith who reach agreements that were not interpreted the same way down the road,...

A family member knowingly made false accusation to DCPP about me. If I can prove this, can I file charges or sue?

Very, very unlikely if not completely impossible. Reports to DCPP are protected from defamation suits. The reason is that they don't want people...

How can I obtain background disclosure of soon to be ex spouse's partner

You can start here - http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/ -- go to the bottom left and select "Criminal Conviction Information." Any convictions...

What happens if i get "married" without a license in New Jersey, If i am two weeks away from my divorce

Good news and bad. First, the bad -- I join in the other answers -- you cannot legally marry while married. Although it might or might not be...