Can I lose custody if my 8 yr old decides they want to live with their father?

It's possible. He can always take you back to Court. Unfortunately, I cannot provide you with my opinion as to whether he would win without much...

How do I request help regarding unpaid child support if the divorce & child support/visitation was filed in FL not NJ?

The best course of action probably depends on where the father lives. If he now resides in New Jersey, then New Jersey Courts here will have a...

Child custody

This must be very difficult to go through for both you and your daughter. You should file an emergent application, which is called an Order to Show...

How does a child, over 18 but still receiving CS from a parent, deal with a custodial parent who doesn't share any of it?

Unfortunately, my recommendation is that they hire an attorney. Under the 2012 Appellate Division case of Jacoby v. Jacoby, which concerned...

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On my court papers, where would it say who pays for schooling for the rest of my son's life?

It's unclear what you mean by "court papers." A judgment of divorce? A property/marital settlement agreement? A court order? Regardless, unless the...

Yes, you will probably have to pay a limited duration term of alimony not greater than 14 years (the number of year that you were married)....

My child was emancipated but I was told by court that I did not have to go. My ex, husband owes arrears n is not paying

Under the Rules of Court, a motion for reconsideration must be filed within 20 days and an appeal must be filed within 45 days of service of the...

Can I access the filings and / or records from a divorce and / or custody dispute in NJ late 1980's?

Call the Middlesex County Family Division. Contact information is available here:...

My ex husband wants sole custody of our 13 yr old son . ,will i still be able to see him and in the future fight for custody?

My very strong suggestion is that you do NOT sign anything until you have the document reviewed by an experienced custody attorney. You've...

What should i do my child does not want to go for visitation.

No, you cannot send a letter. You can file either a motion or an order to show cause, but you must file the request (a letter is not allowed)....