Is the attorneys approach to me at the end of trial allowed? Do I need an attorney for the appellate court?

Yes, even though he lost the case at the trial level and a stay of the order was denied by the trial court, your ex can file an appeal. There is a...

If you bought the home while you were married, you owned the real estate as tenants by the entirety. When you got divorced that tenancy...

My 10 year old son wants to live with me full time but he currently lives with his father. How do I go about changing custody.

First, sort through what is going on with your son. Lots of children think they gain favor with each parent by telling them what they think that...

How do I start legal proceedings for legal separation before filing for divorce? Should I talk directly to an attorney first?

It is always better to educate yourself by speaking with legal counsel before taking any action. If you are intending to file for a restraining...

I live in NJ. My estranged husband walked out on me and the home a little over 4 years ago for a woman 17 years his junior.

There is a process outlined by the court rules to perform a diligent search for his whereabouts. If that fails to turn up his contact information,...

Is it possible to have my ex husband's annuity garnished for backed child support?

The family support payment center is most likely NOT going to take that action for you. However, if you file a motion you can often obtain payment...

I live in Hunterdon county NJ. Does the state probation department only do wage garnishment for child support?

Usually the garnished alimony portion continues to be garnished and paid through the family support payment center (that if often referred to as...

I want to dismiss my divorce case

You can withdraw your divorce filing and simply let it be dismissed for failing to move it forward. However, if yous husband filed a counterclaim,...

Switch from IR to extreme cruelty.

You are not going to be able to change the grounds at the last minute at the divorce hearing unless the defendant shows up and agrees to the...

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Do I need a child support lawyer?

Contact the court and request to be present and give testimony by telephone. Do not wait until the last minute to make these arrangements. In...