Can I win a motion by default if answer/counterclaim were filed in court a week past due date and never sent to me?

I agree with Mr. Miller. The court wants to give both litigants the opportunity to pursue their issues and will not decide in your favor simply...

It looks like my divorce case is going to trial. Which I completely cannot afford. My stbx husband wants alimony which I am

Prior to trial, you and your husband will be requiresd to meet with an economic mediator who can try to help settle th case. But if no settlement...

Need to find out how to get 3 ADULT children off child support that was in a divorce decree. they are 28-27-25.

I agree with other answers. You need to file a motion.. There are Pro Se forms at njcourtsonline.com, but you would certainly benefit from having a...

I am supposedly close to getting a divorce, the judge set 120 days, how do I fire my attorney?

The 120 days is the time set for discovery which includes submitting CIS and other financial docs and providing answers to interrogatories, etc. ...

What are my legal options?

In order for a parent to relocate with a child or children during or after a divorce, they need consent from the other parent or a court order....

Do litigants in a divorce have to pay for court enforced MEDIATION in New Jersey, Union county?

Custody mediation at the courthouse with court staff is free. In economic mediation, the mediator provides one hour of preparation time and one...

Pro Bono in Divorce?

You should contact Legal Services in your county to see if they can handle your divorce. There are forms online at njcourtsonline.com if you have...

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Does equitable distribution takes into consideration all efforts made for one spouse in order to get the wealth ($) in marriage?

The court looks at a marriage as a partnership. One spouse may make more (or even all) the money, but the other may provide the primary care for...

What kind of lawyer do i need?

You need an attorney who specializes ins family law. Check with the Bar Assn in the county in which you reside for some referrals. You will have to...

I was reading here that it is possible for a matrimonial lawyer to file with the court in the beginning to have spouse pay fees

Fees can be requested by filing a motion, but the cost of doing so may make it more cost-effective to wait until later in the case when there are...