Evaluation report

If a custody evaluation is released to counsel for each party it is done so usually with an order that prevents either party from having a copy or...

How do I bring this up to the judge even though the plenary hearing has passed? Should I bring this to the judges attention?

My experience is that parents who involve children like this do not change their behavior. Your best approach is to consult with a child...

Do I hire a psychologist to save my daughter?

It will assist the Court in understanding the relationships and interaction to have an evaluation by a psychological professional. The Court will...

Can my ex-wife file for a COLA adjustment at this time?

The probation automated process may not trigger the COLA adjustment for 24 months, but since the order has been in place for more than 6 years...

Divorced?

There is no reliable way to do this other than asking the person involved to see a copy of the final judgment of divorce. Social media may give...

Under legal family law is 1 week = 7 days?

A week is 7 days and not 5. If he only wants to take 5 of the 7 days for his vacation he can take less. If he wants to limit you to less than 7...

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Under UIFSA, in any "proceeding to establish, enforce, or modify a support order ... a tribunal of this State may exercise personal jurisdiction...

In NJ, can the welfare benefits being extended to a 28 yr old woman be garnished to pay her child support? She isn't disabled.

Needs based income cannot be garnished for child support. However, you can take her to court to enforce the existing child support order (I assume...

How do I get a judge to hear my case

Most requests for change in custody are sent to court mediation first in the hopes a settlement can be reached. Sometimes the notices say...

What can I do if my ex is holding the child from me and it's my night? It's on an agreement we signed and signed by judge.

I agree with Scott. Interference with custodial rights (your parenting time counts as custodial time) is a criminal offense. She risks a lot by...