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my spouse left me after 10 years, just walked out flew around the world in 30 day to someone else, they were talking before it ended. not sure if that matters, we aren't divorced yet.
we rent, I told her to take whatever she wante in apt, I gave her one of the cars, it was old, she... View More 
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answered on Nov 21, 2024
Marital assets and debts are considered in the equitable division of a marital estate. In New Jersey, the statute governing the equitable division of marital property in divorce cases is found in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. This statute outlines the guidelines for the division of assets and liabilities in... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
Having no assets alone does not negate the possibility of an alimony support obligation.
Alimony is intended to enable the supported spouse to share in the economic rewards of the marriage, occasioned by the paying spouse's income level. Considerations in whether an alimony support... View More
NCP stopped exercising parenting time, even after schedule enforcement was attempted. As a result, the court suspended ALL parenting time and granted sole custody to mother (was joint prior). NCP went from 2 days/week (one weekly o/n) and one full weekend/month to NO parenting time at all. Has not... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2018
The simple answer is yes. The non custodial parent receives a credit, albeit small, for his regular overnight parenting time expenses. If there are no overnights then a modification application would be made seeking to remove the overnight credit which will increase the support payment. There... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2018
In NJ if the obligation is owed to parties receiving public assistance the amount is $150. Otherwise the amount is at least $500. The applicable probation department responsible for collecting the child support is usually the agency initiating the enforcement/ collection of child support... View More
For the most part our divorce has been amicable. But my 17 yr old feels more comfortable at my home as opposed to his mothers. I know when he turns 18 he can go wherever he chooses but for now he feels tied down and going back to his mothers is a burden on him. No abuse or anything, just not... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2018
It's always best to try to work out the issue directly with the other parent. If so, the terms of the new custodial agreement need to be made into a Consent Order and filed with the court. This way the terms will be enforceable if a future issue arises. It you are unable to obtain consent... View More
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