Marital property refers to all property acquired during the marriage. The wedding gift is presumably a gift to both parties. That being said, did...

I have been married for 6 years. My husband lives in MD and I live in NJ and we travel back and forth. what are my rights.

Although the fact that you both live in different states might have some impact on the factors considered for the marital award and property, much...

If I hire a 'private' mediator will he or she eventually give their recommendations to the Judge before trial?

If you want somebody to neutrally evaluate your case, consider hiring an attorney and asking for a custody evaluation. This may be done at the...

You should retain a lawyer to ensure you receive the benefit of your bargain. If you agreed to it on the record, then you are entitled to it. I do...

Do we go through the court system for custody establishment?

No. You cannot obtain custody of your child without going to Court. if you need to establish that you have custody to a health care provider, to a...

What is the likely hood of a father getting joint custody of his son if he is currenly unemployed?

It depends. The ability to provide goes to material circumstances and the ability to set an example goes to character, both of which are factors in...

Can i get an anullment

Many people want annulments but few get them. Grounds for an annulment are very narrow. Fraud, as defined by the statute and case law, comes to...

How would I go about getting a divorce from my husband who wont give me one?

I agree with my fellow attorneys. You need an attorney. You are not entitled to a divorce because you want one. Grounds for divorce need to be...

Do I need a divorce lawyer?

To answer your question, YES. You need to obtain an attorney to examine the specifics of the language of the divorce decree. It might have had a...

Do I need to file for sole physical custody prior to completing the application for Child support?

I agree with Evan. I do not believe it is effective to try cases piecemeal. A good family law attorney can file for divorce, custody, child...