Maintenance Pendente lite

The award is based on need and there is going to be an amount that you would need to pay in child support which gets deducted from your spousal...

Can i file a petition to stop an order if a judge has wrongfully ordered it?

You can file a motion to reconsider or an appeal if it is timely.

Where can I find the forms to answer my divorce summons before my 35 days are up. All I find is for filing a complaint not answe

The form is online at the new jersey court website. There are several forms you need to fill included with your answer it will be on the site. Good...

A person living in a common law marriage and they are on the deed if spouse dies do they own the house

There is no such thing as common law marriage in New York.

Will I have to go back to my home state to get custody?

If you are both in agreement you can sign an agreement the changes residential custody and details visitation. Otherwise you have to go to the home...

If you haven't been served then you do not have to go. Your ex has to serve it prior to the court date.

IS it possible to have my son eventually stay with me rather than his mom in NY state?

Once he reaches his tween and teen years if he decides he wants to live with you and refuses to go live with his mother it would be very difficult...

Cruel treatment in divorce and spousal support

It is highly unlikely that the court would consider cruel treatment as factor in deciding not to award spousal support. The circumstances would...

Fault is not relevant in equitable distribution of marital assets.

How do we ask to alternate dependent status?

If you can't both agree to alternate then you will have to petition the court.