Does alimony and child support get recalculate if I got married and have kids in my new marriage?

Your child support should be recalculated. A family law attorney can run a new child support guideline that includes all of the relevant facts so...

I barely make enough money to get by as my spouse does not work, they want the divorce, kids are involved, no extra $ at all

When you say "they," I am not sure who you are referring to. Couples that are going through a divorce and which have financial issues typically...

My spouse has property in another country that is in their name but was attained while we were married, will that be divided?

Yes, it should be. If your spouse wants to maintain the property, it probably will be best if you allow him to buy you out of your interest in the...

Usually how long are divorce proceedings and custody, and who decides where children stay while proceedings are under way?

No two divorces are the same and therefore it is difficult to determine how long yours will last. However, courts generally try to make sure...

Can I enforce child support rights when the non-custodial parent does not work and receives SSI benefits?

I agree with Catherine. The number of children that you have will not make a difference given your facts.

Can my ex get joint legal

Yes, your son's father may get joint legal custody. However, keep in mind that legal custody is different than physical custody, which is what he...

If you are the party seeking relief (modification of parenting time or child support), your application may be dismissed. It may also be...

Can NJ State hold my refund for child support if I filed Chapter 7 this year or last?

I agree with Catherine's post above. It is my understanding that NJ can hold your refund for the purposes of paying child support arrears.

Please someone help me understand why is it so difficult to terminate support.

What happened in your case is not uncommon. In matters involving the potential emancipation of a child, a court sometimes will "suspend" parenting...

How do I move forward to receive full custody?

If you have never been to court before with regarding to custody or support issues, you will have to file a complaint with the court wherein you...