What happens if I can’t respond to divorce papers on time? I need an extension, but don’t have a lawyer & am unsure what to do.
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Answered on May 20, 2023
You have submitted two questions and will likely have many more. The best course of action is to consult an attorney in your county who can review...
I need an expedited, uncontested divorce in NJ. How can I get it done?
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Answered on May 18, 2023
If your wife resides in NJ, you can file for divorce in NJ. Based on her residence. But the paperwork will probably take at least 30 days, at a...
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Answered on May 18, 2023
If your ex was paying alimony or child support when he died, you had an insurable interest in his life. If not, it’s not clear that a life...
If I get divorced and my husband has a mortgage on the house I live in, how would the settlement be?
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Answered on May 04, 2023
You might have no choice but to sell the house unless you can afford to buy him out. It is unlikely that he will want to hold this debt after the...
What can I do when I still have the same child support amount from I got divorce 10 years ago?
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Answered on May 03, 2023
You are well past the usual 3 year period when child support is reviewed. As children get older and parent’ incomes and parenting times change, it...
How can I prove to my girlfriend I am not married?
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Answered on April 25, 2023
Show her a copy of your Judgment of Divorce.
Can ex modify a settlement agreement for child support after 7 years?
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Answered on April 12, 2023
All child support is modifiable based on changed circumstances. Child support is never paid directly to the child and is intended to help the...
Should I keep a NY child support order that was never enforced in NY in NY or should I register the order in NJ where we live?
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Answered on April 01, 2023
Your son is emancipated based on his age, so the custody order is no longer valid.
Does scheduled termination of alimony constitute change of circumstances that precipitates recalculation of child support?
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Answered on March 27, 2023
Yes. Termination of alimony constitutes a change of circumstances as it may significantly change the income of each party. Many Settlement...
Can my separation agreement be deemed unconscionable or unfair due to lack of legal advice?
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Answered on February 23, 2023
You were present in court and confirmed under oath that this was a voluntary agreement. Likely the only issue that you can raise now is child...
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