Can I be deported/removed from US for Disorderly Person Offense- Shoplifting? Food worth $55 , it's my first offense?

Criminal convictions as a non-citizen are can be very damaging. In general judcial deportation can only be ordered if the offense is one of moral...

Can my X ask court to have a plenary hearing to lower alimony & not distribute his pension cause he is retired-change circumstan

The answer is dependent upon the terms of the divorce agreement. One factor that will certainly play a role involves the reason for his retirement....

My husbands daughter will turn 18 in June. She is not going to college. Will the child support payments automatically stop?

Typically no. In New Jersey the typical course for terminating child support is to file a motion for emancipation. To succeed your husband will...

I need information and a lawyer for a animal abuse and neglect charge. Does this charge carry jail time I have to go to trial

I agree, there are far too many details and possible outcomes to provide a definite answer. I would recommend seeking a consultation from an...

Ex Stopped Paying Child Support

While each situation is unique and there are exceptions, in general the emancipation date would be based on the filing date of his motion. This...

Can an 18 yr. old remove, or have sealed, a minor drug offense from their record?

While I generally agree with the above answer, I would add that even if it doesn't show up on an employer or educational background check, it must...

Do i need an attorney to get me out of this trouble of shoplifting case

Shoplifing is a serious offense and you should consider legal counsel. If convicted, you will have a permanent criminal record. An attorney can...

Should I appeal municipal court conviction?

This sounds like an issue that should definitely be appealed. Municipal court appeals are reviewed "de novo" which means that the superior court...

My Ex wants to be reimbursed child support!

In general, the Bradley amendment to the NJ Child Support law prevents retroactive modification of support beyond the date of service of the...

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Am I entitled to child support starting divorce proceedings when my husband doesn't have any income.

Child support can be as much about imputed income as actual income. If he truly has a decent potential then an income can be imputed to him. The...