The legal standard governing requests to modify both legal and physical custody is the same and has been established for decades. It was recently...

I concur with my colleagues here, especially Ms. Ross. Make a specific, reasonable list and avoid coming off as jealous or angry at all costs....

Legal separation v divorce

As stated by my colleagues, legal separation does not exist in New Jersey. The closest available alternative is a divorce from bed and board...

Some Keep Documents

There is likely no rhyme or reason to why some attorneys keep documents and some don't. I generally only keep documents if the client has agreed to...

Marital separation in NJ

You should enter into a separation agreement. This will preserve the date of separation as the cutoff for equitable distribution (division of...

What is the best way to get custody/parental rights taken away from a parent?

If your ex is a danger to your child during his parenting time (if he exercises parenting time at all), you should immediately file an Order to...

Modify court order

My strong suggestion is that you take advantage of a free consultation with a skilled custody attorney before filing this request. An attorney will...

Is the "spiritual" or ceremonial wedding (sans a license) considered illegal in NJ if you are currently married to another?

While the new marriage is not valid under the laws of New Jersey, the person who performed the ceremony has not broken any laws of which I am...

The GAL favors the father and his wealthy family. Mothers bill is driven up every month with frivolous charges. What can I do?

It will be very difficult but not impossible to change the person appointed as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). Unfortunately, without more information,...

Selected as the best answer

First, as stated by my colleague, do not take a final restraining order hearing lightly. If it is important to you that you actually obtain the...