Yes, there's a website. You can find it by searching for the NJ Self-Help Resource Center. However, if what you're embarking in is an adversarial divorce, there's children, or even limited assets you will need a lawyer. If you skimp on getting a lawyer it may be worse in the end.... View More

If you're a minor in New Jersey you must have moved "beyond the sphere of influence" of both parents. This means the court must first find that you're responsible, independent, able-bodied, not attending school, not on public assistance, not in need of financial support, no... View More

No. NY has jurisdiction over the child support order. Besides, NJ now terminates child support at age 19. And, even though she's in college it's now a fait acompli and you should've made an application long ago. It's also unlikely a court will extend child support for an... View More

Sounds like you might have a good case for consumer fraud. Get an attorney to file a complaint. The NJ consumer fraud act (CFA) is excellent and permits plaintiffs to collect treble damages including recovery of attorney fees. The purpose of the CFA is to stop unfair business practices like... View More

Your landlord is responsible for correcting, among other things, structural, safety and fire hazards. Write him/her a certified mail return receipt requested letter request that the hazards be corrected or you will be paying to have them professionally correct and deducting the cost from your... View More

You'll need to challenge the relocation in court. If there's a parenting time agreement the relocation might be in violation of your agreement. But regardless, as a non-custodial parent you should file a motion asking the court to prohibit her relocating your son outside NJ. The court... View More

Violating the order requires a violation of the specific terms and conditions listed in the order. If he hasn't violated any of those conditions then there's no violation of the order. A Facebook posting without listing your name is not defamatory and probably too vague to be considered... View More

It requires the lowest standard of "proof" there is. The court can slap you with a final restraining order (FRO) based on even flimsy allegations. An FRO can stay with you for years and the consequences are usually dire. It shouldn't be this way but unfortunately it is. If... View More

Custody cases are rarely 'straight forward'. You'll need to retain a family law attorney to file an application for change of custody and argue the case for you.

If you were with her since birth until she was eight then you are likely to be deemed her psychological father by the court. It's important to your foster child's well-being that you stay in her life. You should contact an attorney to help you.

Financial support of children and parenting time are unrelated. Your husband's ex-wife is not permitted to link the two together and make demands. Even though you say the child was born and lives in PA, your husband has rights. You should consult an attorney.

Maybe in California but not if you live in NJ. Your income shouldn't be factored into the analysis. The only impact your income can have in NJ is reduce some of the expenses he's allowed to report in his case information statement. If his ex-wife has already filed a motion you should... View More

Need more facts in order to provide a meaningful answer. But you should know that most health insurance plans are provided though employers/private companies and outside the control of employees. He's probably justified in making the switch to a PPO given the anti-competitiveness in health... View More

Provided you have no disability that prevents you from understanding your legal rights, you can move out at 18 (but you cannot consume any alcohol until you're 21). But you and your mom should seek family counseling first. Also talk to your grandmother before leaving home. She may be able to... View More

You should consider getting legal representation instead of representing yourself. Custody cases can be complex and you need to be familiar with the court system, how to navigate it, file papers, and understand several court rules. If you try calling the court, they will not provide you with... View More

Generally, the New Jersey Supreme Court says non-custodial parents are free to leave the state. It's your right to travel. If the father tries to prevent it, the trial court is required to do its best to accommodate you (not just consider the best interest of your adult child). But you should... View More

Yes you should. You're likely to be at a disadvantage.

Check what your parenting time agreement says. When you travel outside the country you generally need the consent of the other parent and authorization of the minor child's passport. If the non-custodial doesn't want the child traveling outside the country he may file a motion against... View More

You're expected to encourage children to have access to both parents. It's their right. On a motion from their father the court may find you in violation if the judge determines you're interfering with their parenting time. This is all too common and many judges are tired of it. If... View More

Yes you can. Both parents are responsible for child support. Contact an attorney. He'll file a motion, your case information statement and the child support guidelines on your behalf. The court will apply the child support guidelines, determine his financial responsibility, and issue an... View More