Questions answered by Katherine K Wagner

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Can an 18 year old file a motion with a NJ court to request a change of custody

Katherine's answer | Answered on January 01, 2017

When your daughter turns 18, she is considered an adult and can live with whomever she wants.

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Can my ex deny me parenting time/demand supervised visits if the amt/type of time isn't specified in our temp custody order?

Katherine's answer | Answered on December 24, 2016

This sounds like a relatively complicated and fact sensitive case. Although you say you can't afford a lawyer, I think you really do need one...

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Can I request in mediation that when I get my apartment that I would like physical custody of my children?

Katherine's answer | Answered on December 21, 2016

You would actually have to have a concrete plan in place, such as a new job, a new apartment and enough room to keep the children overnight in...

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Child Support

Katherine's answer | Answered on December 17, 2016

I agree with my colleague that undoing a tax intercept is difficult. When I have clients that might be subject to having their refunds withheld...

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I have a friend that lives here in NJ but her husband lives in SC. Things have not worked out they have never lived together.

Katherine's answer | Answered on December 17, 2016

If your friend has lived in NJ for more than one year, then she can file here. However, she may have trouble getting jurisdiction over her husband...

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What language do I use for a consent order to end spousal support where both parties agree

Katherine's answer | Answered on December 17, 2016

I don't think I would worry about how to word the motion. You just need to properly word the Consent Order. You should contact an attorney with...

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Is it advisable to have marital assets (defined as assets acquired after marriage) be divided 50% to each party?

Katherine's answer | Answered on December 17, 2016

I agree with Ms. Kleiner. You are asking a very specific question and I don't think an on-line forum is the proper place to look for an answer. ...

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How is state child care assistence considered when calculating child care cost expenses for child support?

Katherine's answer | Answered on December 13, 2016

Ostensibly, if your ex is getting assistance with child care, it should reduce the total amount of child care paid and reduce your percentage...

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If I sign over my rights do I still have to pay child support ?

Katherine's answer | Answered on December 13, 2016

You can't just willy-nilly sign over your rights to your children so that you don't have to pay support. The only way you could sign over your...

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Inheritance while separated awaiting divorce

Katherine's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

I agree with my colleagues that your husband (or ex as the case may be) is not entitled to any part of your inheritance. However, keep any and all...

Katherine K Wagner's Answers (119)

Can an 18 year old file a motion with a NJ court to request a change of custody

Can my ex deny me parenting time/demand supervised visits if the amt/type of time isn't specified in our temp custody order?

Can I request in mediation that when I get my apartment that I would like physical custody of my children?

Child Support

I have a friend that lives here in NJ but her husband lives in SC. Things have not worked out they have never lived together.

What language do I use for a consent order to end spousal support where both parties agree

Is it advisable to have marital assets (defined as assets acquired after marriage) be divided 50% to each party?

How is state child care assistence considered when calculating child care cost expenses for child support?

If I sign over my rights do I still have to pay child support ?

Inheritance while separated awaiting divorce