Thank you for your question. I know how worried you must be about the care and well-being of your children.

The short answer is yes. In New Jersey, all orders for custody and parenting time are subject to revision upon showing of a change in circumstances. In all cases involving custody... View More

Thank you for your question I know how concerned you must be about the new amount of child support once alimony terminates.

The short answer is that more information is needed. In determining child support, there is a presumption that the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines apply for... View More

Thank you for your question. I would be happy to assist.

I understand your concerns relating to premarital funds that were used to purchase a marital home. As part of divorce, there needs to equitable distribution of properties that were acquired during the marriage. Depending on where... View More

Thank you for your question. I understand how worried you must be about maintaining your alimony payments.

The short answer is possibly. New Jersey has a statute which sets forth various factors to determine whether a recipient of alimony is considered to be “cohabitating”. That... View More

Thank you for your question. I would be happy to assist.

I understand your concerns relating to living outside of NJ and a divorce pending in that state. Generally, in order to be divorced in NJ, certain requirements must be met for the matter to proceed. The residency of each party will... View More

I cannot tell what you are asking based on the facts you provided. Please rephrase the question so that I can be more of assistance to you.

Thank you for your question. No, you would not be responsible for pay your son’s child support obligation. I strongly suggest that your son contact a family law attorney that would be able to give him advice and devise a plan in order to request a reduction of child support.

Hi and thank you for your question. Child Support is not recalculated automatically based on your ex’s increased salary. You will need to file an application to modify same based on a substantial change in circumstances. Many firms offer a free initial consultation. My suggestion is that you... View More

A party cannot relocate from the State of NJ with a child away from the other parent without consent or a Court order. There is case law that addresses this issue that should be discussed. Additional factors are needed to discuss to determine if there is grounds for relocation or not. It is... View More

Unfortunately, there is not enough information to answer this question. There are many grounds for which a person can file a restraining order, therefore it is suggested that you scheduled a consultation to discuss the allegations made and grounds for domestic violence to discuss specific factors.

You should contact your local courthouse and ask for assistance. They can give you contact information for legal aid and/or pro bono attorneys.

Additional information is required to determine what kind of hearing is scheduled and what information is relevant. Please consider scheduling a consultation to discuss the facts of your case.

Thank you for your question, I would be happy to assist. I understand your concern as it relates to ensuring that the money is being used for your child. Generally, the purpose of child support is to reimburse a parent for the expenses they incur on behalf of a child. As a result, the money is... View More

Thank you for your question and I would be happy to assist. I understand your concern especially in light of the fact that your child may be leaving the country. Generally, both parents need to consent to any moves or travel outside the State of New Jersey. If you believe that this is going to... View More

Thank you for posting your question, I would be happy to assist. I understand your concerns relating to child support and the possibility that it may increase. Technically, your ex can file a motion to increase child support in the event the children no longer spend the night with you. In New... View More

Thank you for your question. I am sorry you are going through such a worrying and difficult time. The short answer is ‘yes,' you can see your children and you could get custody or parenting time. There are many different custody options -- including joint legal custody, sole legal and... View More

Thank you for your question. If you are in an abusive relationship and concerned about your personal safety, please call the NJ Domestic Hotline at 1 (800) 572-SAFE (7233) or call 911 if you are in immediate danger. You are able to obtain a temporary restraining order against your abuser through... View More

Thank you for your question. This must be a real worry for you.

The short answer is possibly. But, this depends upon the type of business you have; any agreements you have in place; and also your divorce negotiations. A closely held or family business that you started before marriage would... View More

Hello and thank you for asking your question. This must have come as a great surprise. I'll do my best to answer you, here. First and foremost, paternity will have to be established, if it has not been already. I would suggest asking for a DNA test just to be sure.

Once paternity is... View More

Hello and thank you for your question. I will hopefully be able to answer you as completely as possible but I do recommend that your friend do meet with a family law attorney in order to receive the best advice possible for his situation.

As far as the law goes in New Jersey, there is no... View More