Should I file for sole custody when I'm the only parent on the birth certificate? Should I get a preventative restraining order?

Right now he is in jail. If you want some sort of child support, you will need to file a petition, and it will be a longish process since he is...

Does the other parent who you share joint custody with, have to let you know when they take the children out of state overnight?

Technically yes, but there's a big difference in an overnight trip from South Jersey to Delaware and Maryland, or from Hoboken to NYC, than from NJ...

If there is a custody order in place and has been only approximately six months can a different county change order for no good

Generally you need a significant change in circumstances coupled with the best interest of the child. In such a short period its hard to get it...

In initiating a non-contested NYS divorce, how do I try to avoid future joint liability for spousal student loans?

If you co-signed on the loan, the bank can still come after you no matter what, unless the bank removes you as a co-signer. If you have in your...

I agree with the other attorneys on here. If you need help contact a clinic or a law school and maybe someone can help you for free.

I had no idea my son is currently out of the country.

She should have informed you, but does your settlement agreement say anything on this topic? I would wait until you get your son back, and then...

EMERGENCY! PLEASE HELP US. EXTREMELY COMPLICATED & LAWYER HASNT REPLIED SINCE8/29.SORRY FOR SHORTNESS.TOO MUCH INFO. IM SO LOST

I think you need to go to NJ and retain counsel immediately, if there is an order out for your arrest.

How to reinstate my divorce that was dismissed ?

You should speak to an attorney and see what is going on. It sounds like it is a mess. You may be able to move to restore to calendar, but it is a...

How do I ask for a new law guardian?

She's not the attorney for the child anymore. The case is over. She's not getting paid. She's not going to work for free. You can't ask for a law...

I want to bring my daughter father to court but don't know for what to file ! I want to file correct paperwork!!

You may want to file for an order of protection if you feel that you are at risk of being harmed.