Custody

Technically, not until they become emancipated. Of course, in most situations, the judge will be willing to hear from a child ten or older and...

Is there a filing fee to file an answer to a post judgement motion

There is no fee to file a Certification in Opposition to a motion filed, unless you are including a cross-motion, wherein you yourself are asking...

What could happen to me / my credit in the future if my parents transfer there home into my name?

I don't think you could "get in trouble" for trying to help your mother in this manner. However, New Jersey has a statute called the Fraudulent...

What is the use of a Court ordered Judgment of Divorce and Parenting Plan?

Unfortunately, there are no "tips." Police are notorious for refusing to enforce civil orders. They will enforce restraining orders, which are...

What type of lawyer do I need for a contractor that wont come to work, and wont finish the job, and some work is poor?

There are two ways to proceed. You could hire an attorney to sue based upon breach of contract and violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act,...

Can you get a suspended sentence, with no loss of licence for a dwi in NJ?

If you are found guilty (or plead guilty) to a DWI, there is a mandatory loss of license. New Jersey DWI law does not provide for suspended...

Children born in the state of New Jersey are to stay in this state absent a written agreement between the parties, or a court order. I'd recommend...

Can the landlord charge an arbitrary penalty for insufficient termination notice?

Actually, I agree with your Landlord. The lease specifies that he needs three full months to re-rent the property. By charging you the extra 22...

Is the tenant responsible for sewer and service charges on a rental property or just water usage?

It depends upon your lease. If you would like me to take a look at it, feel free to call.

How to collect back child support

If there is an order in place specifying that he was to pay support, it is certainly collectible. If there is no order, you are out of luck. If...