Can i sue my ex husband for alimony? we were married for two years and recently finalized our divorce last week on the 10th

If you truly finalized your divorce and did not make or reserve an alimony claim that you may be prevented from raising a new claim now. On the...

Can his illegal income help me?

Custody and financial issues are determined idependently using the relevant statutory factors. Be VERY careful in making allegations re:...

Equitable Distribution

While those assets (or at least the values created during the marriage) may be subject to equitabl distrbution, keep in mind that "equitable" does...

What are the factors judges look at to award legal fees for a family court motion?

An award of legal fees is governed by Court Rule and case law. The court will look at the good faith / bad faith of the parties, reasonableness of...

Is the waiting period 18 months for a divorce in NJ?

There is no 18 month waiting period to file a divorce. The only requirement is that you have been a resident of NJ for one year or more preceeding...

How can I postpone response/cross motion?

If you require additional time to obtain an attorney and file a response you should contact the clerk for the judge handling the matter, in...

Who is responsible for outstanding medical bills in child support issue?

The issue of which parent is responsible for a child's medical costs should be detailed in a court order or in your settlement agreement. ...

If his name is on the account or if he has use/access to the account then you should be able to get the records. Have you issued discovery and...

Post-Judgment Matrimonial Early Settlement Committee

The availability of post-judgment ESP's varies from county to county. They are available, and routinely used, in Mercer County.

I will be getting half of my husband's pension, in new jersey is a QUDRO always necessary

A QDRO will be necessary. Simply taking the money out of the pension will result in significant tax implications.