Going through a divorce, Can your soon to be ex force you to sell the marital home if you want to and can afford to keep it?

Unless there are economic reasons why your wife is refusing to allow you to purchase her interest in the marital home, it is likely that a court...

MESP is an opportunity to settle your case. Lawyers present the facts of the case to a Panel of 2 experienced matrimonial attorneys. In most...

Children from Two Marriages

As you indicate, child support can be re-calculated if one or both parties have more children. The concept is that all children should receive...

Can I amend my divorce complaint? My trial is in 2 months.

As stated, you need to file a motion to request the court's permission to amend your Complaint. If you knew of the adultery when you originally...

I was divorced in 1989 and the settlement indicates she is to get some of my pension. Her lawyer never filed a QDRO at the time.

It is, of course, a joint obligation to abide by the terms of the Judgment of Divorce. Usually, the person seeking a share of the pension will have...

Can spouse change locks?

If it is construed that you were trying to limit access to the apartment to your spouse, it could create a negative influence against you in the...

How do my ex-wife and I modify our custody and child support agreements by consent, post judgment?

It is not necessary to file a motion when you and your former wife are in agreement. You should have your attorney draft a Consent Order which...

Going through a divorce. I have a house (worth more) - my husband has a house.

If both houses were acquired during the marriage, they are both considered to be marital property. If the equity in one exceeds the equity in the...

When a party is served with divorce papers, Is it mandatory to serve entire complaint that was filed or just summons is fine?

Bari is correct. You should also be certain that all documents which are sent to the court during the course of the divorce are also sent to your...

Is a prenupt valid in a New Jersey divorce?

In NJ the court has the discretion to divide assets and debts as it seems fair, this can be 50/50 or may be a different split. A Pre-nuptial...