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I filed for bankruptcy in August 2019 and received a discharge in November 2019. My lawyer stated that my student loans (I had 5 federal and 2 private which had long since gone to collections) would never get discharged so he didn't attempt to file for an adversary proceeding. I had two Sallie... View More 
My bankruptcy lawyer has dropped the ball multiple times on my case that I absolutely have no faith in her handling my case. I'll leave the details leading up out, but the most recent issue is that she never submitted all of my creditors. Now that I am carefully reading the amendment, I am... View More
that could potentially affect my credit. Both parents died in 2017 with NO wills. They both have massive amounts of medical debt and there is a mortgage on the home. I'd prefer not to move from the home and am named as an heir by the mortgage company (and named resident) and am contemplating... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2019
That’s very complicated. Provided there’s no appreciable equity in the home, your parents can bankrupt out of the debt. If you inherit the house, it comes with the mortgage. So long as it gets paid, you’re fine
answered on Jul 14, 2019
Not necessarily. It depends upon many factors including how much equity is in the home. And it depends upon which chapter , 7 or 13 . You should consult with a bankruptcy attorney
I have been married for a year and some change now and have not consummated my marriage. I already filed an 1-130, but do not want to continue the process. Is there anyway that I could get an annulment? Will i still be financially responsible if I get a divorce instead of an annulment?
answered on Jul 12, 2019
It’s not too late for annulment. There’s no statute of limitations or the like
My Notice of Appeal and Civil Case Information Statement were both Received and Filed with the Appellate Division on April 26, 2019. According to the Case Manager, Marcella Coley, the respondent, an attorney from the NJ Office of the Attorney General (OAG), was required to file a Case Information... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2019
You can file a motion , but, in my experience, it won’t work . The cis etc are ministerial tasks and the other side will just go ahead and file our of time and the appellate division will just shrug.
How can we go about getting full custody.
answered on Jun 20, 2019
Child support has nothing to do with custody. To get custody you need to demonstrate changes circumstances and that it’s in the child’s best interests
Am I able to lock the door for the night and he can sleep by a friend’s house?
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
Maybe the child support is not commensurate with the child support guidelines. You should consult with an attorney to find out.
Due to verbal abuse I fled my home as he refused to leave. He now has the house and I rent. I’m not working quite f/t yet but taking as many hours as I can. He is supposed to pay for reasonable child activities but either says no or doesn’t answe me. Please can you help? I had to borrow the... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2019
You can file a “pendente lite” motion seeking support including, where applicable, alimony and child support.
answered on May 1, 2019
Sure. Child support is a right belonging to the child and can’t be abrogated by virtue of previous filings
My mother would like to give me my late grandmother's house. The estate is still under probate, my mother is the executor and sole named beneficiary. Can she do this as part of the estate, so that it is not subject to gift tax?
answered on Apr 29, 2019
That’s not really a family law question. You should consult with an accountant
It’s been over 4 years since divorce finalized. We agreed to certain amount per month. Shes now filing for child support and wants it starting from divorce date. Would I have to pay?
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