My husband left me in march and is now engaged to a realtor and he is filing for divorce can he make me give up the house

If you are unable to afford an attorney, you can consult Legal Services of NJ in your county. Unfortunately, it does not sound as though you can...

Legal Separation in NJ

There is no legal separation in NJ.

Annulment and custody

You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney. An annulment may not be the appropriate way to terminate your marriage if you have...

Have your attorney submit an amended Judgment to the court with your full name. Consent from spouse's attorney will help to expedite this.

Where and how to check the level of experience when choosing a family lawyer in NJ like number of cases handled etc?

Referrals are an excellent source. Barring that, you can check to see if the attorney is Certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Matrimonial...

Married 18yrs, husband indicated he wants to separate. Anything legal I can already do now to protect my financial interests?

Agree with my colleague. Your situation requires an individual consultation with an experienced family attorney. However, moving joint funds into...

The date on which the Complaint for a divorce is filed is the cut-off date for equitable distribution in NJ. Some couples select a different date,...

What rights and protection do I get if I sign over the deed to my ex-wife? When daughter is emancipated we split sale of 50/50

A property titled in joint names cannot be sold without the consent and signatures of both parties. Your ex- wife has an equal interest in...

Do I have to sign over my deed to my exwife after a divorce if she resides in the house?

Your Judgement of Divorce should address this issue. Usually, if the mortgage is in joint names, so is the title. Otherwise, you will be obligated...

My husband defaulted on my 401k distro

You need to consult with your divorce attorney. The court would not deny the entry of a QDRO just because it was late in being filed. The hold on...