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answered on Jul 29, 2019
You are required to pay child support until and unless you get a new court order. Given the change of circumstances you have described you should consult with an experienced family law attorney to file a motion to modify your prior order and give you a credit for any support paid after the date... View More 
Ex-husband left his job two years ago and voluntarily, took a buyout and did not get another job. He continued to pay the alimony but now he wants to stop paying. He's an engineer by career and is now looking to be a yoga instructor/massage therapist. I am on SS disability for a permanent... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2019
Your ex-husband is willfully underemployed. He could make a motion to terminate your alimony, but he would have to show a permanent change in circumstances that is not his doing. He can move to terminate alimony if he claims to be retired, although he has not reached the customary age to do so.... View More
Ages ,16, 12, and 6. Can the courts stop her from doing this?
answered on Jul 15, 2019
There are rules when relocating with children out of state. She needs permission from the other parent or a court order. He can file opposition to her application, and if she didn't file an application he can file a motion to stop her.
You can also file a grandparents' rights... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2019
The opposing party has 35 days to file a responsive document. Once he or she files an Answer, Counterclaim, or just an Appearance the matter will move forward. You should always consult an experienced family law attorney. There are other documents that need to be filed, even if you both agree.... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2019
You need to contact the legal services office in your home county to see if you qualify for their services. If not, they should have information and resources that can help you.
https://www.lsnj.org/LegalServicesOffices.aspx
16 Years ago, I had agreed not to receive support, and he wouldn't exercise visitation or custody, both understanding either could change their mind. My daughter now wants to meet him, but he refuses and has stopped answering texts or calls. Are we entitled to support after going years without it?
answered on Jun 28, 2019
New Jersey does not do retroactive child support. You are entitled to support from the day you file your first request.
I cant survive on my salary and paying 65% of it, I cant pay full Alimony and I am behind over $205k I cant afford a lawyer i am 58 broke and have no savings. The court is draining me. IS there no one that can help me?
answered on Jun 26, 2019
You need to find a experienced family law attorney who can file a motion on your behalf requesting modification due to a change in circumstances. You should be prepared to fill out a new set of financial forms and be able to explain why your income has been reduced and why it is unlikely to be... View More
My boss was asked by state of nj for garnishment never paid it
answered on Jun 24, 2019
NJ is an "at will" employment state. You can be terminated for any reason or no reason (except exist, for example being part of a protected class). If you feel you have been treated unjustly then you should contact a qualified employment attorney.
If your check was supposed to be... View More
How can we go about getting full custody.
answered on Jun 20, 2019
You should hire an experienced family law attorney to file an application for a change in custody and child support. He will still owe the child support arrears, but if the Judge grants him physical custody then she will owe him child support and it will start to even out his arrears. There are... View More
How do I get certified copy of name change certificate, that was issued as part of naturalization? Right after naturalization I was able to get US passport with new name as well as updated my name with Social security office. Lost that certificate and now DMV needs that certificate? USCIS... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2019
You need to go to the authority that authorized the name change. If you changed your name incident to divorce then you go to the family division in the county where you were divorced.
If you changed your name in the court and it did not involve a divorce then you need to contact the law... View More
We are originally moved from nj to ga June 2017. My son dad is on parole so I had to find a place so he can get approved they approved him in December 2017. Our relationship did not workout, while I was at work he dropped my children off at my aunt's house caught the greyhound bus and went... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2019
I do not know what you are referring to by "claim". The hearing you go to will likely decide if a full plenary hearing is needed. But you need to file opposition paperwork without delay. I suggest you contact an experienced family law attorney in the county where the court hearing is... View More
living homeless And getting a second job results in payment being separated between both jobs and my ex wife is undergoing cancer treatment and has not been employed
answered on Jun 7, 2019
You need an experienced family law attorney who can file an action to modify your child support obligation in light of your circumstances and address any other lingering issues with relation to the best interest of the child(ren).
answered on Jun 7, 2019
As long as her parental rights have not been terminated you can request child support. Parenting time has nothing to do with child support. Even if she never saw the child you could request child support. File in the county where the child resides.
There can be many things that a layperson... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2019
Until and unless there is a previous court order stating otherwise, your parents share legal and physical custody of any minor children they have in common. There is nothing stopping you and your dad from moving out. If you or your father ever feel that you are in danger from your mother do not... View More
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