It sounds as though you filed a Complaint for Divorce but your husband did not file a response. Or perhaps he did not file his CIS and the court...

I agree with the previous answer. In addition, the court will not order marriage counseling. The court's role is to process the divorce, not try to...

Can equitable distribution (property, retirement plans) be calculated only for the 5 years of living together?

Long separations create difficult issues for support and equitable distribution. You continue to own a joint property. How will its equity be...

Can I file a motion with the court to rule on the issues if he refuses to cooperate even though it is a collaborative agreement?

Yes, you can file a motion to enforce a Judgement of Divorce even if the issues were resolved through the Collaborative process. However, your...

Would the courts generally consider the cost of air fare for a college student studying abroad as part of "college expenses"?

Most Agreements require the parties to confer and agree upon the selection of a college. An Agreement can also state how much each party is to pay...

Settlement agreement in NJ ..If lawyers on this site only know NY law can you tell me what the correct term for this is called

If you have settled all the outstanding issues in a signed Agreement, one of you needs to file a Complaint for Divorce. To file in Nj, you or your...

Do I have a case to at least claim 1 maybe all 3 because they were under my benefits?

You would need to amend the Judgment of Divorce to permit you to claim one or more of the children as a dependent. If your ex consents, you could...

He is demanding I move my things out or he will throw them out. What are my rights in regards to my items in the mutual home

While your husband has no right to discard your belongings, since you moved out to avoid stress, it might be advisable to remove your personal...

Can my ex cross motion for alimony when he signed a MSA agreeing to seek none over a year ago?

If your Agreement contains his irrevocable waiver of alimony, he is barred from seeking it now. His failure to adhere to the Agreement may preclude...

Is there any ways to have an automatic divorce if Iam not seeing and communicating with my wife for 6 years now?

You can file for divorce in NJ based on your wife's residence if she has resided here for at least one continuous year and currently resides here. ...