Often you have the choice of also filing where the other spouse resides, which could be NY, NJ or a third state. There is a legal determination as...

A deed in lieu was approved but my vindictive ex still lives in house. How do I protect myself?

It depends on the specific terms of the agreement you made to obtain the relocation check. You will likely have to threaten and file a third...

What happens if you do not have a divorce settlement agreement or proposed judgment when you appear for your divorce hearing?

If a divorce is all that you are seeking you must testify to the allegations of fact that you have already stated in the Complaint for divorce to...

I have a question about child support and getting a passport

Most likely you will not receive a passport until your arrears are reduced to $2500 unless a Court orders that the circumstances warrant its...

Family law

You must be prepared with a lot of information for the Court, including that your son is attending on a full-time basis and is taking at least 12...

Right Of First Refusal

If your ex has one week vacation then you are talking about 3-4 days (evenings) this is occuring. While you have the right to complain to a judge...

Child custody in NJ

If you and your son are still in FL, then it is possible that FL and not NJ has jurisdiction over the custody issue since he has lived there for 3...

You should fully understand how the amounts are determined and calculated and then if the errors are significant ones file a motion explaining the...

Adoption of an adult

You may be able to adopt him if he consents. He would still be able to inherit from his own parents and also from you. You can also prepare a...

What information & documents does NJ court require in a divorce complaint? No children, no support, living separately.

If a divorce is the only relief you are requesting you must file a complaint for divorce, a confidential litigant's information sheet, proof of...