When emancipation of a child occurs, when does the payment typically reduce?

Child support is not automatically recalculated when one of two children is emancipated. You need to request emancipation AND recalculation of...

What is the procedure to follow for a pro se plaintiff to ask for an emergency or ex parte hearing with the judge in family law

If the matter is serious enough to file an emergent application, I strongly recommend retaining an attorney to help you through the process. An...

You should file a cross-motion seeking: (a) to impose monetary sanctions; and (b) to enjoin your ex-husband from filing harassing and vexatious...

Do you have to list communal property in a divorce if you and your spouse dont want anything from each other other?

While there are some limits, the Court will generally accept any agreement that you and your spouse come up, provided it resolves all of the major...

As a wife what are my rights on the property?? Who gets child custody in my case as I have no finance.

There are several issues presented by your question relating to the following broad legal subjects: (1) alimony, (2) child support; (3) division of...

Is selling an engagement ring that is not yours unjust enrichment?

An "unjust enrichment" claim is a form of quasi-contract. As the Appellate Division stated in the 1966 case of Callano v. Oakwood Park Homes Corp.,...

Can I call for witness during ‘reconsideration’ divorce litigation?

If you are referring to a motion for reconsideration, then judges have discretion to permit testimony on the return date pursuant to Court Rule...

My ex is one day late for giving me her divorce cross motion documents. Do I have right to reject it?

I agree with Ms. Collins and Mr. Bernstein. It is very unlikely that the Court will refuse to hear your ex-wife at all. The Court would, however,...

What are my chances to terminate alimony under these grounds and how long process may take. I may not have too much time left.

Alimony is generally subject to review based on "changed circumstances." You have indicated two possible changed circumstances that may justify...

Other than getting a divorce (not easy) what are my options? What are the consequences to me if I stop paying the premiums?

My recommendation is that you file for divorce. It seems clear that this marriage is over. Nevertheless, why do you feel obligated to continue...