Hello and thanks for your question. I'm sorry your friend has found himself in this difficult situation, and right off the bat I'd like to advise that he get to the court to file an emergency application as soon as he can. Even though there was no formal agreement between your friend and... View More

Hello and thanks for asking your question, here. I'm sorry to hear that your daughter is not having a great relationship with her dad; I'm sure it's tough on her and the whole family. I can certainly give you some general advice and guidance in response to your question and I hope... View More

Hello and thanks for your question. Child support can be a little tricky here in New Jersey, but I'll do my best to give you at least some general advice. During a consultation with a family law attorney, more information would be gotten from you such as: how long has the child been out of... View More

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answered on Sep 15, 2017

You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney, to bring a Motion before the Court to obtain an Order which will allow you to move to PA. This can be decided by the Court on just a motion, or a full plenary hearing will be required. Pick the best lawyer you can find and remember one rule:... View More

Hi and thanks for your question. Whether or not a child can be left home alone is a question that we frequently get so you are not alone in wondering what the guidelines are in this type of situation. I will do my best to answer you in general terms here on this public forum and hopefully provide... View More

Hello and thanks for your question. I'm sorry to hear you are having a bit of a tough time with your children's grandparents. Fighting in the family, especially over children, can be really difficult on everyone. First off, I should tell you that your kids' grandparents can indeed... View More

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answered on Sep 9, 2017

You need to have an in person consultation with an experienced matrimonial(family law) attorney. There is no way to answer this question based on one or two sentences. You should not be discussing this situation on line anyway. Good luck.

Hello and thanks for your question. I'm sorry that you're having a difficult time with your children's other parent. I'll try my best to give you some general advice on this public forum that is hopefully helpful to you. From what you have written, it appears as though the court... View More

Hello, and thanks for asking your question. Seems like you are going through a bit of a difficult time, and I'm sorry to hear that. Having parents separated or divorced is never easy and can be hard on the entire family. I'm not sure exactly how old you are, but I can tell you that... View More

If you leave the state he could get a court order forcing you to return to NJ. In cases like this, I'm successful in negotiating a resolution but ultimately the Court will likely be involved. I urge you to try to meet with an attorney before you move.

Hello and thanks for posting your question. I'm so sorry to hear you have not seen your child for nearly three years. That must be extremely difficult. I'll try my best to give you some general advice because it is difficult to be more specific without more details from you. I do not want... View More

Hello and thanks for asking your question. I'm sorry you are going through a frustrating time with your child's other parent. It is a difficult situation when it seems like a parent just isn't interested in doing more with their child, for sure. Without complete details of your case,... View More

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answered on Aug 21, 2017

First report it to the police. Second, retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to go over this situation with you and formulate a course of action to resolve the situation. Good luck.

Hello and thanks for your question. Jurisdiction can indeed be a tricky area of the law to navigate, here in New Jersey and without looking at your specific court order, it is a little challenging for me to answer you completely. I'd be happy to give you a brief overview, however, in the hopes... View More

I'm so sorry you are going through this difficult time, but applaud you for your brave attempt to get better. You are right to begin to plan for your children while you will be away so that you know they will be cared for by a loving family member. I do, however, urge you to be cautious here.... View More

Child support and visitation (now known as parenting time) are two separate issues as far as the law in New Jersey is concerned. With regard to child support, a court will end the support if the child is no longer in need of the financial support of his parents. So, if your son is not in school and... View More

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answered on Jul 29, 2017

A minor (depending on age) and what can be proven, may or may not be successful in obtaining emancipation. How a Judge would treat a 2nd attempt after one failed first attempt is impossible to know. Trying to represent yourself in any legal proceeding, especially a family matter is unwise, to put... View More

This is a difficult situation. I strongly suggest that you at least have a consultation with a family law attorney in your area to get some guidance. Many offer free consults. It is probably best for you to file an application with the court establishing custody, parenting time and child support... View More

Definitely see a family law attorney in your area so you can provide more details about your case. Many offer free consults. When making decisions regarding child custody or parenting time, the courts must consider what is in the best interests of your child. Your ex has the right to file any... View More

I suggest you speak with a Pennsylvania family law attorney, since the order for custody/parenting time is out of PA. Since the family is now in New Jersey, you may be able to have jurisdiction changed, but it depends on the exact language of the custody agreement.