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Mom has full custody. Dad has girlfriend that son does not want to be around at all and feels like dad does not like him. Dad takes don to grand moms house where there is not one thing for him to do and no bed for him to sleep in other than with dad. He is almost 11 years old.
answered on Jun 25, 2018
That's a touchy question. First, New Jersey courts have long-settled the question of non-custodial parents having girlfriends (or boyfriends). Generally, divorce or dissolution doesn't preclude people from moving on with their lives. The touchy part is determining what's actually... View More 
Biological father is not in the picture, and he pays no child support
answered on Feb 18, 2018
Parental rights are never terminated lightly because it's a constitutional right. However, if you motion the court and show that (1) the biological parent has abandoned his parental obligations and (2) that the best interests of children would be promoted through adoption, then yes. It also... View More
Our court order states that I have to fly to NJ to pick up our kids and bring them back to Arizona with me for my visitation. The order states that she has to fly to Arizona to pick them up and go back to NJ. She says that she's not able to pick them up because of finances. So what will... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2018
You can file for sole custody...but whether your request is granted depends on many factors...such as how a change in custody will affect the children. Your ex-wife might decide to file for a modification of the parenting schedule and/or child support based on changed circumstances. Alternatively,... View More
I bought a used certified car on Feb 06, 2018 with a down payment of almost 6 thousand dollars. A week after the engine light goes on, the car started shaking, the brakes didn't work well and a weird sound in the engine, so I took the car to Ramsey Dodge because the car was certified by Dodge,... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2018
You desperately need to contact an attorney who practices consumer law. What you've stated sounds like consumer fraud. NJ has an excellent consumer fraud law that can help you recover not only your down payment but also help you collect damages and attorney fees. Some attorneys may even be... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2018
You probably don't have access to LexisNexis or WestLaw so try https://scholar.google.com. Click on the "Case Law" and "New Jersey courts" radial buttons. Search for "doctrine of equitable conversion" OR "equitable conversion doctrine". After hitting... View More
Even though DCP&P is involved with my child's father due to drug use and past domestic violence towards myself and my oldest son I am being forced to remain in contact with him. He has yet to have met any directives from DCP&P and the judge continues to disregard their requests. Is... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2018
You need to get a restraining order against him. Do it immediately and don't wait. There are 24-hour hotlines available or contact a family law attorney if you need help.
The dealer called and said I have a lien on the car. Please advise. Civil Court, County of Monmouth, NJ
answered on Jan 31, 2018
The dealer is responsible and should have removed the lien prior to the sale. If the lien wasn't disclosed to you prior to your agreement to purchase the car you could have a consumer fraud case. NJ has an excellent consumer fraud law protecting consumers. The law includes treble damages and... View More
The court date was this month but arrears date back to October of last year. How is this possible and can I contest the tax offset I am facing due to this reasoning.
answered on Jan 31, 2018
Depending on the circumstances, arrears can be fixed either on the date the court enters a judgment or the date of filing. In your case, since the arrears date back to 10/17 and the court date was 01/18, sounds like the arrears were fixed on the date of filing. Regarding your tax question, you... View More
It is not worth the time or effort for $50 a week. I want a good reason to end future child support so I do not have to deal with this man any longer. She has been supported by me 90% of the time, we do not need him. The only reasons I can think of is saying we are reunited. Is there any other... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2018
If the child is a minor and unemancipated you'll need to file an application with the court. You'll need to convince the judge that you're financially capable of supporting the child yourself and that terminating child support is in the best interests of the child. But NJ courts... View More
I park in a lot outside of my building and received a new agreement essentially saying my new parking fee will be $170 (from $125), but if I pay online the landlord will subsidize the $45 increase. If I still want to pay in the form of check, I would have to pay the entire $170. The three online... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2018
Check your lease carefully. Generally, you're only required to comport with your original agreement. If he's accepted checks in the past he should continue doing so without a new lease agreement. Unilaterally deciding to change your payment method without your prior consent is probably a... View More
My husband is not the bio-father to a 19 yr old but has acted in the role for a number of years. His ex is now suing for child support. Will a judge make him pay even though he's not the father?
answered on Jan 31, 2018
It's definitely possible. There's a pecking order the court uses for ordering payment of child support. The natural parents are always first on the list. However, in the absence of a natural parent, a putative (non-bio) parent can be ordered to pay support if the court finds him to be... View More
46:8-28.5 Certificate of registration, fee; exceptions. Has never been filed for the 25 years on a property rented in Norwood NJ Bergen County. How can I report this to the proper authorities?
answered on Jan 31, 2018
Start the easy way, by visiting http://www.norwoodboro.org and clicking on " Municipal Information" in the upper left-hand corner. Try calling the Norwood court administrator at 201-767-7207. She should be able to direct you or give you further instructions. I'm not aware of any... View More
worth the stress for$50 a week? I want the order removed from the NJ CS system, and would like to know a good reason they would grant this? I understand past due support will still need to be paid. I lowered as much as possible but he still doesnt pay and not worth my time as he doesnt like to work... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Whether he's paying or not, the collection should be handled by the child support division. Unless he's paying (or failing to pay) you directly, you shouldn't be worrying about collecting child support. The NJ Child Support division handles everything, e.g., collecting arrears,... View More
My usual electricity bill is 150$. So 200$ I am looking from owner.
I am pregnant, my parents are coming for 6 months visit. Owner was informed of it earlier but she says it was assumed for few weeks. There is no guest policy in our rental agreement. We understand per USA policy asking for... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Start with getting an attorney to write a letter on your behalf. This often fixes problems without having to go to court.
Signed a lease 2 months prior to moving in wasn’t able to see the place until the day before moving in multiple issues wrong heat and hot water was advertised to be free heat was not warming the whole apartment new system installed which now runs our electric bill up bathroom needed to be... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Yes, you can sue if you can properly allege fraud. Residential Landlords are running a business like any other business. If they engage in any deceptive and fraudulent practices with a tenant they can be held liable under the consumer fraud act. You'll need an attorney experienced in... View More
I own a home, and have had many people live with me on and off since 1995. My electric company said my meter was tampered with in 2005 and they want me to pay the amount due according to them. I have no clue if its accurate and I of course am the only one on the electric bill. I said I do not know... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
The homeowner is responsible for the bill, however, there are ways of challenging the utility company's bill. Utility companies have, for example, been using smart meters to replace the old analog meters. They then claim you've underpaid because the new meter is more accurate (or some... View More
I'm currently a resident of NJ, formerly a resident of NY, with a UIFSA order now issued from TX, where the custodial parent lives. The order was originally filed in FL, when I was a resident of NY. When I moved, NY didn't even notify TX of my change of residency. I do not understand how... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Unless there's a clerical error and you're being asked to pay more than you owe, it shouldn't matter "whose rules preside over the order". If you want to know how jurisdiction works in terms of child support go back and read the UIFSA carefully (that's what... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
No. If there's no reason to garnish or apply parent A's taxes toward child support arrears you can't redirect the payments. You can try and file a motion but the two obligations are likely to be found totally unrelated. You would be better off filing a motion as a judgment creditor... View More
has not taken them to a movie or sports event for 3 hours in 5 years - has 2 other kids and 5 grandkids in ohio that he doesn't/hasn't seen in 20 years - no trust - at all.
answered on Jan 30, 2018
You can try preventing it through the court but if the "kids" (adults) are emancipated and/or they want to go you probably don't stand a chance. What's happened in the past has no bearing.
My daughter's father and I are not married. He has recently ended the relationship and is planning to move to Texas. He is also selling the home we are currently living in. I have no family so would like to move to Florida, closer to family. Can I do this or do I have to remain in NJ for a... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Yes you can unless there's an order prohibiting you. You're not tethered to NJ especially when the other parent moves out of state also. But it's not to say he can't try to object to your moving by filing a motion. He might argue that your moving to Florida somehow interferes... View More
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