I live in morris county nj...we have court order but the father of my child does his verbally of the amount he is making

$600 per month seems quite low for an individual earning $10,000 per month. You may be entitled to an increase in child support. Fortunately, child...

How would this work?

First, it is important to be aware that custody involves two distinct components: (1) legal custody; and (2) physical custody. Under the 1995 New...

Yes, the location of your marriage is not relevant to New Jersey's jurisdiction to grant a Judgment of Divorce. Generally, the only requirement is...

What would be my best option for divorce

The fastest path to a Judgment of Divorce will occur with your spouse's signature and consent and can, potentially, be completed within a few weeks...

My friend is divorced, her husband asked the 15 yo son to move in with him, but the won't allow contact, can she do anything?

Your friend has a presumptive right of access to her child. Assuming that the father and child continue to reside in the State of New Jersey, she...

Mortgage paid before marriage (Matrimonial Attorney)

This is a complex question, but I will do my best to explain it. Generally, under the 1974 New Jersey Supreme Court case of Painter v. Painter, all...

If DCPP substantiates abuse, is that a change in circumstance?

Yes, almost certainly. Of course, there are many complicating factors (including the severity of the substantiated abuse that occurred), but at...

PreNup Valid?

Ms. Harris is correct. A prenuptial agreement must be signed prior to the marriage. If a similar agreement is signed after the marriage, it is...

Yes, if your daughter is enrolled in school full-time and passing her classes, she is almost certainly not emancipated. Therefore, the obligation...

My colleagues are correct. Jurisdiction over the order will remain in New Jersey unless transferred by Court Order to another...