Me and my husband have been separated for 2 years he threw away all of my belongings and I just found out today that his girlfriend is two months pregnant and wanted to know if I can get alimony from him?
answered on Jul 26, 2020
There are several factors involved in an award of alimony. Your husband's new child is not one of those factors. The short answer is that it is unlikely. Even assuming you would have been likely to receive alimony when you first separated, had you gotten divorced at that time, you have now... View More 
answered on Jul 20, 2020
Good question, unfortunately the answer is not simple. In New Jersey a 14 year old is allowed to make his or her preferences known to the Court. The Court is required to consider those preferences, but does not have to agree with them. The most efficient way to make sure the Judge known's the... View More
I have an issue that involves divorce with domestic violence and abuse. I would like to file a civil suit against my spouse for the abuse and for emotional distress and the therapy that I will need due to the abuse. An immigration issue is involved as well. How do I figure out the best attorney and... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2020
Divorce and domestic violence are family court issues, so start there. Many family law firms, including mine, offer free consultations. A civil suit involving domestic violence is called a Tevis Claim and is filed in the family court as part of your divorce. It may ultimately be removed to Law... View More
I live in NJ. I have two kids, 15 and 11. They no longer want to live with their mother. She beats them, cuss and threatens them constantly. I wanted to keep her in their lives, but they are getting tired of her. And want to come with me full time. As of now, We share joint residential custody.... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2020
Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you and your children have to deal with such a distressing situation. The short answer is you can file a motion. The specifics are more complicated than that, and would be tailored to your specific situation. A change in primary custody in New Jersey... View More
I want to separate from my husband. We have two kids, I don't work, and I would like to keep the kids. My husband has told me he would provide for me my rent, and a weekly amount of money, since I don't work and I need to take care of both kids.
Can we make a legal agreement... View More
answered on May 22, 2020
Thank you for your question. There is o such thing as legal separation in NJ. That being said you have options. You could file a non-dissolution action with the court and then execute a Consent Order with all the terms you and your husband agree on. You could also do a Divorce from Bed &... View More
my parents and i constantly argue and i want to move out, my friends mom has already told me i can stay with them as long as i pay rent which i would be fine with. but would my parents be able to stop me if they wanted to?
answered on Apr 28, 2020
If your parents agree to you moving out then they would have to assign temporary custody to your friend's mom so that she could consent if you needed emergency medical treatment, for example. If your parents are not in agreement, then yes they can stop you. You are a minor child.... View More
He has his own company but no work coming in. He usually pays our rent and divides the amount weekly. Im unemployed waiting on unemployment, i have no income whatsoever, and we have 4 children, they all live with me.
answered on Apr 28, 2020
Thank you for your questions. I'm sure this is a very frustrating and scary time for you. There may be several options available to you. You could file a motion to enforce and you would receive a portion of any unemployment your husband receives. While he owns his own business and would... View More
My ex hired an attorney who filed a request for a decrease in child support stating that my ex lost his job on 3/20. My ex is co founder of his multi million dollar company based out of NYC and has 7 offices around the world and is lying that he lost his job. My CS goes through probation and is... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2020
Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you are dealing with such a frustrating situation. If the opposing party filed for modification then it is in your best interests to file a response and potentially a cross application.
That being said, there is a lot to know before filing... View More
or anullment on false reasons on grounds of irreconcilable differences. I was a victim of physical and emotional abuse for which I have filed a police complaint as well. I am an Indian citizen and came to US for a short visit on business Visa and was cojuled into this marriage. I did not have... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2020
Thank you for your question. While there may be personal reason why you wanted to file on the grounds of mental cruelty, it will not matter what the underlying grounds are. It will not be on the Final Judgment of Divorce, nor does fault matter in New Jersey as far as potential property... View More
Concerned about him going there for spring break I have Diabetes type 1. Hypertension and stage 1 kidney disease. He won’t tell me where he and his friend have been. There is no verbal communication. how do I handle this during this pandemic.
answered on Apr 15, 2020
Thank you for your question. We are seeing this same issue again and again, and we understand that there is increased anxiety all around for people who are co-parenting in these difficult times.
In general the courts are not considering "what if" scenarios, they are enforcing... View More
Can one parent deny the other parent parenting time because of the virus if the other parent has been acting responsibly?
answered on Apr 15, 2020
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately this frustration is becoming very common. Many courts in New Jersey have ruled that absent a credible threat of the virus, i.e. someone in the household testing positive, parenting time should continue per the most recent court order. That being said,... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2020
I can understand why you would find this concerning. The best thing to do is to file an Order to Show Cause as this is an emergent issue affecting the safety and well being of the children. That being said, this is a complicated and much contested legal issue right now. You should consult with an... View More
Hi, I am divorced since 2015, I have the father with set visitation. I live in NY and the mother lives in Monmouth County NJ, 60 miles away. She has full custody. Very often I travel 1.5 hours to pick up my daughter and then the mother refuses to let her go with me. When I call the police they just... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2020
Thank you for reaching out. I'm sure this is a difficult and stressful situation for you. There are several things you could do involving the court system. If you feel your daughter is in danger you could file an Order to Show Cause.
More likely, you will need to file a Motion for... View More
I have already a protection order against him and He filed already a divorce and we have pre-nuptial agreement. As a 2 years greencard holder(he took my greencard)what will be the best way to do?he said that he return the card to USCIS,is that possible? What is my right as his wife? Is he still... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2020
I am so sorry you are in this situation. You should contact your local legal services office.
https://www.lsnj.org/LegalServicesOffices.aspx
They may be able to assist you with your divorce and with filing a VAWA petition or U-Visa with USCIS to protect your resident status. Good Luck!
Dont want him to see the kids anymore i I feel its unsafe there as theres two csp cases where he lives his gf and the lady they live with will not givw me any info plus they drink and more maybe
Our 1 son has special needs also has epilepsy
Can i keep the kids from him till the divorce ?
answered on Mar 12, 2020
Thank you for your question. I'm sure, as a Mom, that this situation is very stressful for you. The answer, as with most legal questions, is that it depends. If you have already filed a Complaint for Divorce then you can file what is called a "pendente lite" motion. That just... View More
My wife lawyer want a copy that I sent to the court but the court has the only copy can they get the copy from the court?
answered on Mar 10, 2020
The many rules and procedures of the Courts can be confusing to a layperson. This is one of many reasons why you should retain a competent family law attorney.
To answer your question, whenever you file anything with the Court you are required to also send a copy to opposing counsel. It is... View More
i assume she has to open a 401k on her own, or through a employer. does she have a limited amount of time to remove the money, or can she leave the money in my 401k as long as she wants........thank you
answered on Mar 9, 2020
That's an excellent question. There are may factors involved. If a proper QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) was executed and she chose the option of receiving payments when you retire rather than opening her own retirement plan, then it would make sense that the full balance is still... View More
Under the statute 2014 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 2A - ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Section 2A:34-23 - Alimony, maintenance.
Universal Citation: NJ Rev Stat § 2A:34-23 (2014)
answered on Mar 9, 2020
That's a very good question. I'm sure it is stressful not knowing what is going to happen. The short answer is it depends. There are many factors that play into alimony and the timing of termination. It is very specific to your unique situation. Some factors include any potential... View More
I am on disability and do not work do my spouse get my home in the divorce since I paid for it with my deployment money and she was unfaithful and pay no bills since she move into the house? Can I ask her to move out?
answered on Mar 10, 2020
Thank you for your question. I am sure this is a very confusing time for you. The answer is it depends. If the home was the primary marital residence then it will not matter how you paid for it or who is on the loan, it is a marital asset. The choice becomes do you want to buy her out of what she... View More
With my work schedule, they are not open to take calls when I am free. I can’t find accurate information on the website. My ex has already been informed
answered on Mar 9, 2020
That is an excellent question. The best thing to do is to file an updated Confidential Litigant Information Sheet. The form can be found on the NJcourts.com website or at the following link:
https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10486_conf_lit_info_sheet.pdf?c=wSX
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