NJ does not have a tort cause of action for alienation of affection (whether spousal or children) that permits you to recover money damages for her...

Why would a judge allows a reply certification but not a cross motion?

When you ex filed the motion, you had a specific time under the court rules to file a reply AND cross motion. Cross motion would be used to bring...

There are laws that determine which school the child is permitted to attend based upon the residence of the primary residential parent. You can't...

Can i ask for child support?

There are guidelines for child support that apply to most parents. Even if you don't know exactly how much your son's father earns, you and your...

If information (e.g., papers) are not secured (e.g., locked drawer) may I read and/or copy them?

If the papers you are reviewing are his communication with his attorney, take the high road and don't read it as tempting as that may be. As to...

What state gets jurisdiction of child custody in a divorce of the spouses live in separate states?

Under the uniform custody jurisdiction acts NJ should be the home state and the custodial determinations should be made in NJ. This is not...

Generally, no. There are very rare situations where an engagement ring was "replaced" with another ring that was acquired during the marriage, or...

What do I do if my moms still controlling

Unless you continue to suffer from a severe disability that arose before you were 18 or your mom has a guardianship order as Mr. Popovich...

What percentage of my income can be taken from my paycheck for 1 child in new jersey for Child Support. .I have 4 children total

There is case law that suggests the judge should try to schedule a review of all 4 of the child support obligations simultaneously so that all...

CS in NJ: My child will reach 19 years old by this November. When can child support be terminated based on the new NJ law?

The new law shifts the burden to the residential parent to demonstrate that the child meets the criteria after attaining age 19 to remain...