Can I seek jurisdiction in New Jersey?

It sounds like you have continued to live in the marital home beyond the 8 months you both lived there together. As long as you have 12 months in...

Legally, you have the right to date who you want once you are 18. However, it is best to have a positive relationship with your parents. I...

What forms do I need to file a divorce?

Go to the family courthouse in your county and ask to go to the law library there. Ask for the Legal Service book on divorce. They have forms that...

Working over time.

You can go online to NJ Wage and Hour Board and file a complaint for all of the overtime you have done and for which you have not been paid. If...

Do I have to quit my job?

Try to negotiate with your new company to at least get a "lay off" classification. If you quit, you will not qualify for unemployment benefits. ...

It is not clear to me if you are being asked to work without any compensation; if so, that is a violation of wage and hour law and you can file a...

I applied for FMLA leave and was approved on April 5th. I provided 30 days heads up to start the leave on May 15th.

Based on the very limited information you have provided, it sounds like you have a handicap discrimination case. Start with filing with the NJ...

My husband filed for a divorce in October but had it served in January. The 35 days passed because he was going to stop it.

If you cannot afford an attorney to represent you, there are attorneys, such as myself, who can coach you on the timing and responses, including...

Is our argument ‘He refused to make money (3 yrs) while he is able’ acceptable and can it be used against his alimony claim?

I agree you should either consult with your own attorney, or if you do not have one, consult with a family law attorney. Generally, able bodied...

Do I need to amend my separation agreement?

Please do not sign anything or go to court without consulting with a family law attorney first! If the agreement does not say you get the $5,000,...