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Also, i am going back and forth to Florida. I am taking care of my sick aunt. My mom and I have a written agreement and a temporary guardianship form notarized saying she is taking care of my child for the times i am not home in NJ. Is this okay or do i need to go to court and give her joint... View More 
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answered on Jul 8, 2017
You do not need to give her joint custody. Your temporary guardianship form is of no legal value and does not have to be honored by anyone.
This is a question for a case in New Jersey--when the other parent has the children during their times with the children--every other weekend and 4 weeks during the summer--does that parent have to have permission to take the children across state lines for a vacation
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answered on Jul 8, 2017
Yes, you should have a Court Order that allows you to do that, otherwise you are looking for problems. An experienced matrimonial(Family law) attorney can prepare a Consent Order that is properly worded. Spending a few hundred dollars now will avoid thousands of dollars in legal fees later. Good... View More
I dont have a dime to.get help bc im on SS Disability.
answered on Jul 6, 2017
A private lawyer does not bring charges. Charges are brought by the police and prosecutor. If you believe you are the victim of a criminal act, contact the police.
If he leaves my son with a babysiter, can the sitter prevent me from taking my child?
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answered on Jul 3, 2017
You stated you lived in NJ, but your question was asked in PA. You did not supply enough facts to receive a meaningful answer to all your questions and concerns.
Court order was granted 4 years ago in New Jersey, I now live in Pennsylvania. He has not seen my son in that time frame as well due to his in and out of jail and drug overdoses and being in rehab.
answered on Jul 2, 2017
Sounds like he has very little rights. However, he is still the father. He could always clean up his life and petition for some custody. Additionally, if you moved without clearing it with the court you could be in for trouble down the road.
I have a 5 month old with a boyfriend who does not live with me has hidden cameras in my house i just found. To be honest, there is some drug use that might have been recorded. My question is if he can legally use this info to get dyfs and custody
answered on Jun 28, 2017
You realize you are posting on a public forum an admission of "possible" criminal conduct and/or conduct that would likely be harmful to the interests of children, right? You probably want to sit down in an attorney's office to get your questions answered... You probably should also... View More
In my home that he does not own or live in. I am in NJ and I wanted to know the laws when it comes to showing to dyfs and court
answered on Jun 28, 2017
Report the hidden camera to the police. If they agree that probable cause exists that he is committing a crime, then they have the power to take action against him.
She lives with me 24/7 but has his last name i want to change her last name to mine and give him supervised visits . She is under my insurance .. He does nothing for our daughter . How do i go about getting full custody
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answered on Jun 24, 2017
You can obtain primary residential custody with full declension making authority. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney. You need the best attorney you can afford, do not let geographic... View More
Dad is telling her that unless she is emancipated (she's entering college in the fall) then she must stick to the agreement even though she's a legal adult. She has no hard feelings about dad but would prefer to domicile primarily with mom. We are in NJ.
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answered on Jun 16, 2017
You will need to retain the right type of attorney to bring this matter before the Court. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney. You need the best attorney you can afford, do not let geographic... View More
Says he wont take no for an answer. says I have no choice in the matter. Children reside w/me and he has 2 days during wk and every other wknd
answered on Jun 15, 2017
If there's a court order in place (sounds like there is) and your ex- is violating the parenting schedule, you have several options. For example, you can file an enforcement motion against him and request that he pay your attorney fees. But, if he is threatening or bullying you, you should... View More
2 children have beds in the living room, the other sleeps in a recliner.
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answered on Jun 7, 2017
While it is no against the law it is unwise, especially depending upon the age and sex of the children involved. You can retain NJ matrimonial counsel to bring this issue before the Court. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an... View More
My husband gets home from rehab in a few weeks. I do not feel comfortable with him being alone with our two young children due to his history of drug abuse. This is my husbands third time in rehab. I have evidence as far as recordings of him admitting that he snorted drugs in the basement while... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
I strongly recommend that you schedule a consultation with a qualified attorney whose main practice is in the area of family law. You are right that your husband can make an argument that he is now clean to try to counter your concerns. What the Court will do with competing stories will be largely... View More
I have never met this woman, nor do I know where she lives. I did not learn of this until a mutual friend brought it up in conversation
answered on May 22, 2017
You are at least entitled to know, from him, where your child is when he is exercising parenting time. I believe that the first step in making sense out of the situation is trying to talk to him about the situation. If you cannot agree on a way that he will voluntarily keep you apprised of where... View More
My husband will be back from rehab in a few weeks. Based on his reoccurring history with drugs and alcohol I'm not comfortable with him being alone with our children (1 year old and 3 year old). He has gone for treatment and is clean as far as I know but with his track record and the times... View More
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answered on May 21, 2017
Each case is different. You did not state whether or not you are married or if there have been any previous Court Orders in place. You need to start with an in person consultation. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an... View More
He committed a sexual crime again his sister can was told he can't be around anyone under the age of 16. We live in New Jersey
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answered on Apr 26, 2017
More information is required. But the chances are PROBABLY good that you will be the primary custodial parent, with full decision making authority. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney. You need... View More
He already has a court case in place so he can get child support and custody of our daughter. He has no job and is in school to be a nurse because I became a nurse. This man has already called my job in hopes to get me fired and he just said again he will make sure he gets me fired. He also plans... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2017
File Criminal complaints for harassment and terroristic threats. Retain an experienced matrimonial attorney. Good luck. Just do not sit back and let him victimize you.
I am currently divorced, the father of the child is not making the payments that are on the paper stated. Recently some situations occurred where I feel safety for my daughter. Currently I am suppose to receive $577 for child support along with 73% for dance expenses. He thinks that he should not... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2017
You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to handle this matter for you. An in person consultation and document review is necessary to answer your questions and address your concerns.
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answered on Mar 26, 2017
Probably not, but much more information is required to answer your questions.
answered on Mar 23, 2017
Contact the bar association in the county in which you live, and ask if there are any low-cost or pro bono attorneys that will consider taking a case like yours. Another resource can be state law schools, who sometimes have law clinics to assist.
Custody. Can I get a public defender to try to get joint physical custody or can I do it myself. My ex and I have been on good terms the past few years and I don't think he would fight me on this. How do I go about doing this myself if I don't need a lawyer?
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answered on Mar 9, 2017
Public Defenders work only on criminal cases, which this is not. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney. You need the best attorney you can afford, do not let geographic considerations be a factor... View More
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