For a contested divorce, is it worth pursuing a claim to recover $15-$20K on joint income that paid off pre-marital debt?

If I understand your question correctly, you are asking if you should be credited for paying off your wife's $15K-$20K premarital student loan with...

If someone pays you child support in money order without going through the courts, does it count in the courts eyes?

I agree with Ms. Ross. I also wanted to add that if you do not agree with the amount of credit to his child support account once it is established,...

Hi I got a temporary restraining order on my bf /baby's father and want it dismissed we worked it out an d we both can't go

You should contact the Court to reschedule the hearing date and/or find a ride, take a day off, and appear. Before dissolving the TRO, the Court...

I think you have another problem. Your ex-husband will need to sign off on the QDRO before it goes to the court for entry and submitted to the...

The other responders stated that they did not believe that sex offenders would be able to be around the child. I believe that the offender would be...

I agree with the other answers. Laches is a doctrine that applies when someone rests on his/her rights. As child support, including reimbursements...

Can I file a motion to hold visitation?

You can file a motion for whatever you believe you need, but that doesn't necessarily mean that your motion will be granted. I'm not sure exactly...

Will background check by licensed private investigator be valid in NJ court for child custody?

Criminal convictions are a matter of public court record. If you have a PI dig up the facts, they will be admissible. Of course, someone prior...

Means-tested benefits, including SSI to a child, are excluded as income (not counted for either parent). Therefore, a child's receipt of SSI will...

Child support

If he is paid cash, a wage garnishment will not do anything for you. You need to have the probation department enforce the case. If there is...