How will child custody be settled?

Custody determinations are made using the "best interests of the child" standard and in consideration of the factors enumerated in the NJ Custody...

How do my ex-wife and I modify our custody and child support agreements by consent, post judgment?

To properly document the change in custody and the resulting modification of child support you should enter into a consent order detailing the new...

My ex husband got arrested for domestic voilence on me and I see bruises on my child from the incident can I ask for full custod

Domestic violence is a serious situation - even more so when children are involved. You need to do what is in your child's best interests. A...

Can my husband repeatedly show up 40+ minutes early and park in front of my house to pick up our 2 /12 year old daughter?

You do not need to do or allow anything different that what is spelled out in the custody and parenting time order. It sounds like there is more...

If you are referring to the court ordered mediation that is to take place after the Early Settlement Panel (ESP) then yes, it is mandatory unless...

Should I go to the court and require supervised visitation?

You need to proceed however you feel necessary in order to protect your child and insure that the child's best interests are being met. As other's...

When a party is served with divorce papers, Is it mandatory to serve entire complaint that was filed or just summons is fine?

The entire complaint and all the related documents must be served in order for there to be proper service. The purpose of serving the other party...

Does in-state relocation of custodial parent require consent from the non-custodial parent?

As others have posted, the first thing to do is look at your settlement agreement, judgment of divorce and/or any post-judgment orders that pertain...

I am a recovering addict that has gone through hell and back in the past 4 years. I need info. about my rights while divorcing..

You should not believe the threats your husband is making. He is attempting to intimidate you. There are many issues to address in your case and...

Can I be granted a divorce here in United States? I got married in Africa. Or must I file for the divorce in Africa.

Having resided in NJ for one year or more you can now satisfy the jurisdictional requirements to file for a divorce in NJ in the county in which...