Can a mother of a child sue a father for child support if she has never filed with the courts? The child is 16 years old.

I respectfully disagree with my colleagues here. The Appellate Division has concluded that [t]he applicability of the anti-retroactivity clause...

Do i need an attorney to get my kids back?

While no one technically needs an attorney, I strongly urge you to hire a skilled attorney to help you with this issue. This is a very complex case...

What factors are used to determine child custody in NJ?

Custody is generally set in accordance with the factors listed under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, which are as follows: the parents' ability to agree,...

Can I get third party custody of my cousin for may not be blood related?

I agree with my colleagues. The answer is maybe. Courts have held that parents have a constitutional right to raise their children. In relation...

What are the chances of father who has a record getting custody of a child taken out of state.

I agree with my colleague. Retain counsel immediately and file an application for custody on an emergent basis. Custody matters can be highly...

I am 18 now, my mother has passed away 5 months ago. My biological father has agreed to pay child support but has not.

Absolutely. Child support is an independent right of the child. It belongs to you, and you may enforce it in a court of law as with any other...

What are his chances (the non custodial parent) of being awarded sole custody or sole residential custody?

As others have said here, you are at a serious disadvantage without a skilled attorney representing you. There is little in life more important...

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It's not necessarily unreasonable. It depends on the specific situation you're in. Given that there's reason to believe he does not have the...

Do I need a child support lawyer??

Child support in New Jersey is generally calculated according to the Child Support Guidelines, which is a mathematical formula that takes into...

A. Probably not. Child support orders operate under a principle called "imputation of income." If a parent is unemployed or underemployed, the...