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I have emergency custody of my son and have had for 6 months. I also have a restraining order against the ex. She is allowed to have parenting time but has no parental rights. We do Sunday.. one week on and one week off. She wants to change this for Christmas and I do not. Am I obligated to do so?... View More 
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answered on Dec 6, 2017
Without knowing more information, I cannot provide meaningful answers.
My friend is filing for custody of his daughter who is 2 months old and currently resides with her mother. Since he's filing first does that mean he's able to keep the baby with him until the court date?
answered on Dec 4, 2017
Hello and thank you for your question. I will hopefully be able to answer you as completely as possible but I do recommend that your friend do meet with a family law attorney in order to receive the best advice possible for his situation.
As far as the law goes in New Jersey, there is no... View More
Never married, just dating and chose to break up. Don’t live together and would like to not deal with court if possible.
answered on Nov 30, 2017
Hi and thanks for asking your question. I will do my best to answer you here, but I'm a little unclear as to what you are asking. Hopefully, I'll be able to offer a little bit of assistance. You ask if you and your child's other parent have to go to court if you are not together.... View More
Mother committed suicide, parents divorced but father has supported kids $$, family wants to take custody of 11 & 15 (grandparents or aunt) Father wants to move kids out of country but kids want to stay in NJ.
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answered on Nov 21, 2017
You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to handle this matter. Your situation cannot be given a meaningful answer without an in person consultation. Do not let geographic restrictions get in the way of retaining the best attorney. Pick the best attorney you can find and... View More
He has visitation every other weekend and every Monday and Wednesday 6-830 which he hasn’t been around for his child he then has his mother do it for him. He took a 3yrs tour with the military and told me in 10/31/17 which me being a military brat myself he has had he orders for a while now is... View More
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answered on Nov 19, 2017
As long as he did not take the child with him, he certainly can. What he should do from a non-legal standpoint is completely different.
I would like to get custody of my daughter. The reason I got secondary custody 2 years ago was because I left my daughter’s father because he abused me physically and emotionally. I was told by police when I was leaving that I couldn’t take my child with me because I had no home of my own and... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2017
Even if you found an attorney, willing to work for free, you won't be able to get the expert medical testimony for free.
answered on Nov 20, 2017
The court just want to see what you made last year and would weigh that with what you are making this year. The court wants see your potential earning and see why you are making less now (if it is by choice).
In most cases however, the court will use your current income when they calculate... View More
My childs mother lives in Missouri and I live in New Jersey. We both have joint legal and joint physical custody but her address is for education purposes. She gave me temporary custody due to the fact that she is on drugs and is living in a bad place and can not take care of him. when i picked him... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2017
Hello and thanks for your question. I'm sorry you and your child are going through this very difficult situation. I strongly suggest you go and talk with a family law attorney because more details about your family and your existing court orders is necessary in order to give you specific... View More
I was addicted to percocets during my pregnancy so my kids were taken after my baby was born 5 yrs ago, as of last year my right were taken. Ive been clean now over 2 years and im still n out patient rehab, i attend NA/AA meetings 3 times aweek for 3 yrs now, i received one on one counseling for 3... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
Hello, and so very sorry to hear about all that you have gone through. Having your parental rights terminated is devastating to parents without question. You can challenge the decision to terminate your parental rights in court. It's technically called a 4:50 motion and in your court papers... View More
When we lived in NJ for almost 3 years the previous time his father did not come to visit him once in NJ. we have no court issued agreements and he has not even established paternity in FL which is required prior to anything.
answered on Nov 15, 2017
Hello and thanks for asking your question. First off, you are definitely raising some complicated jurisdictional issues that need more exploring and explaining! I'll do my best to answer you generally, here. But, please know that an attorney would need much more detail regarding you and your... View More
I am PPR. Parenting time is shared 50/50...all court ordered. I had a disagreement with my child out of hurt by something she did. She called her dad to pick her up from school during my parenting time, which he did. I spoke with him and he said she doesn't want to come home and he... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2017
This type of issue is sensitive. Being that your post is two weeks old, I presume that one way or another it has resolved by now. As a general rule, it is best to try to address these type of teenager issues delicately, by trying to talk it through with your child, while trying to gently remind the... View More
I Currently live in the same county as my ex. we co-parent well and have never had to bring the courts into our lives as far as a custody arrangements, we simply just have a paper stating I am primary parent and we have joint custody.However I am looking to move about 1 1/2 - 2 hours away to... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2017
I strongly suggest you contact a qualified family law attorney for a consultation. This type of move will affect both parents' lives and the child. You will need to all be on the same page before the move takes place, or else you are begging for contested litigation - which could create a... View More
My daughters mother wants to take her to live with her, but has nothing..all she has is a apartment with no furtiture. She doesn't have a job and she lives with a brother wanted by law inforcesment. Can she still take her????
My daughter's (she's two) mother and I were never together. Up until recently, we have gotten along alright. My only problem is that she does not allow me to spend as much time as I would like work my little girl. I've been fighting in court for more time with her as the custody... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2017
Hi and thanks for your question. Sorry to hear you have been struggling with your child's other parent. Although this is not uncommon, it certainly can be difficult for anyone to go through. I'll try to answer you as specifically as I can, but please know that you should consider a... View More
Currently child lives with mother. They are not married.
answered on Oct 16, 2017
Hello and thanks for your question. You should file for custody in the county where your child is living. If you need further information regarding the process for filing or any other info, consider a consult with an attorney. Many offer free consultations as we do. Hope this helps! Regards, Bari
answered on Oct 10, 2017
Good morning and thanks for your question. This, unfortunately is an all too common problem that can be really painful for families going through this. I'll give you my best general advice here and hope this will shed some light. You have stated that your children's dad has a court... View More
...my rights. We lived together and we are not married. Court has granted us shared custody.
answered on Oct 9, 2017
Hello and thanks for your question. You indeed have rights and please be rest assured that the court will honor them! I will do my best, here to give you some general advice about relocation, but I would suggest that you go and speak with a family law attorney who can give your really tailored... View More
I been paying for his healthcare due to paying child support
answered on Oct 5, 2017
Hello and thanks for asking your question. I am going to try my best to answer you as completely as possible, here, with the information that you have given me. Please know, however, that an attorney in a consult would have many more questions for you in order that you would receive the most... View More
My wife of 4 years took my child without my consent month and a half ago moving at her parents house 50 min away from our home. Since then I signed 2 parental visitations agreements. Last agreement was due on September 24 since then she was not allowing me to speak or see my child. Does she can do... View More
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answered on Oct 1, 2017
You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial (divorce) attorney. You need the best attorney you can afford, do not let geographic considerations be a factor in your choice of an attorney. Pick the best lawyer you can find and remember one rule: a good lawyer is generally never cheap, and a... View More
I'm pro se in my custody case. I just want to know the legal procedure to have my child's therapist testify in court. And exactly where I would need to go to file the form.
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answered on Oct 3, 2017
Trying to represent yourself in any legal proceeding, especially a family matter is unwise, to put it charitably. You need an in person consultation with an experienced matrimonial attorney, who can review all previous legal proceedings and documents. Then the attorney will be able to advise you... View More
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