First, you should file an application to establish paternity and for child support in the Family Part of the Superior Court in Morris County under...

I am seeking to get full custody of my teenage daughter and am looking to know what is the proper form to file in New Jersey.

The proper form is either a Notice of Motion (under the FM Docket, if you were once married to your daughter's mother) or an FD Application (under...

Alimony and Lifestyle

Yes, absolutely. In the 2000 New Jersey Supreme Court decision of Crews v. Crews, the Court described the marital lifestyle as the "touchstone" of...

Every time that you go to discuss about a motion on the family court, do you need to bring your pay stubs?

You are only required to bring your paystubs if you are seeking modification of child support. In fact, you are required to file alongside your...

Yes. Regardless of where your marriage ceremony occurred and whether it was religious or civil in nature, you must obtain a Judgment of Divorce...

A "stay" is a remedy imposed by the Appellate Division that prohibits enforcement of an order pending the outcome of an appeal. Stays are quite...

Transcript cds of custody trial testimony were played to daughters boyfriend in prison. Can a mistrial be declared. ?

Perhaps, but there is not enough information to answer your question. There is nothing inherently wrong with your daughter having played recordings...

First, your roommate cannot hold onto your belongings. What she is doing may constitute a crime, and you may wish to contact the local police...

If I was married in NY can I file for devoce in nj?

Yes, absolutely. You may have been married anywhere in the world, but you are still permitted to get divorced in the State of New Jersey. The only...

Do I have to file a formal motion to reactivate my divorce?

A simple letter to the Court attaching the Bankruptcy Order is likely sufficient, but to be sure, you should contact the Family Division of the...