I live in NJ. My divorce is over in Aug. 2011. I paid my lawyer $5,000 retainer. My lawyer was demanding $7,500 on the

If your lawyer really committed malpractice, you must find a legal malpractice attorney in your area. however, a fee dispute is not the same thing...

"Manner of service" simply means how the papers were delivered to the defendant. This could be in person by a process server that you hired or by...

Mr. White's answer describes the situation very well. On this question, you should consult an attorney who experienced with support issues such as...

Can a home that was inherited prior to the marriage be considered marital property?

I agree with my colleagues. If you are interested in seeing how complicated the division of a house can be, see this page of my web site:...

How long can a spouse receive spousal support? The divorce was filed on 11/1/10. I thought it was 2 years from the file date.

If your spouse is receiving alimony pendente lite, which means alimony during the litigation, it will be up until the divorce decree is granted. If...

Been married since 1989 but 2gether since 1980,

The term used when getting a divorce is "equitable distribution." The first word means that the court has to determine what is fair based upon the...

My I re-sign a qdro that the courts lost?

Your question does not state whether Wife's portion was reached through an agreement or through a master's hearing. If no court order is involved,...

Help filing answer after receiving complaint and being sued by debt collector

I agree with Mr. Thomas. I would also add that anyone who represents him/herself in court based upon legal answers provided through a medium such...

I have joint custody of my son (16yrs old) and total physical custody. My son is planning a tip out of the united states.

You have written that you have "total" physical custody. If this means that mother does not have any custody time with your son, then no reason...

Can we hav the children at the mediation hearing?

You cannot bring the children to the mediation. The mediation is an attempt to get the parents to agree. It is unfair to the children to make them...