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There's no proof or evidence and they allegation was made when served with custody papers for me to see my son, up until she was served with the papers there was communication and she even sent me photos of my son, I feel she's tryna rail road me due to my prior record and to prevent me... View More 
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answered on Mar 2, 2017
This is extremely serious and you cannot handle this on your own. You need to have an in person consultation with an experienced matrimonial attorney, who has extensive domestic violence trial experience. Your questions and concerns cannot adequately be dealt with in this forum. You need the best... View More
I sent my children to their father temporarily because I was living in a motel, he then gave them to his mother who then got temporary custody. Hard times and bad credit slowed the process but I am now better prepared to take care of them like they're supposed to be. I've now ran into the... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2017
You will need to retain an attorney in NJ. This will not be an inexpensive process. You could easily spend over $20,000 in legal fees, plus expert fees. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney. You... View More
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answered on Feb 17, 2017
Are you really serious? Driving miles. You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney.
I was suppose to adopt her. I never did the paperwork. In November the mom stated she was coming at xmas and taking her to Idaho so I filed for custody. What are the chances of her getting custody and relocating her?
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answered on Feb 14, 2017
There is an insufficient factual basis to answer your questions and address your concerns. The only way to handle this problem is with an in person consultation with an experienced matrimonial attorney and a comprehensive review of all legal documents and any other supporting materials.
We went to court every both agreed in front of a mediator both signed paperwork and the judge signed off on it how far after that can she go to modify the existing order
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answered on Feb 1, 2017
Your question is not clear, so you need to rewrite it with more details.
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answered on Jan 13, 2017
Your statement is incomplete, but from what you presented, there is no basis for kidnapping charges. 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... View More
The child's mother has 50% legal custody, but she lives in Las Vegas and has completely disappeared for 1.5 years. I am trying to get 100% legal custody so that I can get my son's passport renewed. What form do I need to get the case transferred to New Jersey?
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answered on Dec 31, 2016
It will be extremely difficult to get sole custody. If the child lives with you in NJ, then a NJ matrimonial attorney can help you. 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... View More
My uncle is sponsored under F4 category. He has a family of five which includes his wife, two children and an adopted daughter. The adopted daughter was adopted in 2012 when she was at age 12 and has been living with my uncle for 6 years. My uncle had his interview yesterday but the adopted... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2016
Your question is very complex and fact sensitive. You will need an in person consultation with an experienced immigration attorney right away. Immigration is a very complex area of law. It is a lot more than merely filling out forms. You need to retain an immigration attorney to handle all... View More
Please cite precedent.
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answered on Nov 14, 2016
No attorney on this forum is going to perform free legal research for you. A Court Order for clarity and to avoid problems, should state who is the primary residential custodial parent. For anything more, you will need to retain counsel or at least have an in person consultation. Good luck.
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answered on Nov 1, 2016
Usually there is joint custody with one parent being the primary residential custodial parent. You really need to have an in person consultation with an experienced NJ matrimonial attorney. Good luck.
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answered on Oct 24, 2016
There is an insufficient factual basis to answer your questions and address your concerns. You need to rewrite your statement in the form of a meaningful question for someone to be able to provide useful ideas. Good luck.
I was also wondering if an attorney is not possible, can he acquire a Law Guardian. The child will turn 15 in January.
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answered on Oct 19, 2016
The best way is for an adult to retain counsel on behalf of the child. It will not be a straight forward proceeding and a review of all documents by the attorney will be necessary. It is too complex to try to answer in this forum. Good luck.
She didnt go to the psychiatrist but her mood swings are documented on social media. Social worker warned me she needs counseling.
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answered on Oct 9, 2016
NO! In NJ you can receive Primary Residential Custody with full decision making power. Your wife could be restricted to know visitation or supervised visitation. Plastering this most personal of all things across social media is deplorable to put it nicely. You need to retain counsel right away.... View More
Joint custody. Original decision made in Burlington County court NJ. We changed the schedule from 75-35 to 50-50 time
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answered on Oct 9, 2016
This is not something that can be done without obtaining a Court Order. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney.
I am filing for child support but he is trying to say that he shouldn't have to pay because I can't prove that ny mother isn't giving the money right back to me. Please help
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answered on Sep 27, 2016
It is not what your ex-husband says that matters, it is what a Judge says. You need to bring in all your documents and have an in person consultation. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney.
Divorce settlement states I cannot move more than 50 miles away at first he was OK with it now he's having second thoughts can he hold me back
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answered on Sep 20, 2016
You need to retain experienced matrimonial counsel to handle this matter for you. Your divorce decree can even be modified for you to move even further, if it is justified. Good luck.
If I am stationed somewhere outside of New Jersey once we are married would we have grounds to fight for primary custody even if the father wants to be in his daughters life
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answered on Sep 12, 2016
It is not a question that can be simply answered in an online forum. You need to meet with an experienced matrimonial attorney and bring in all your documents to be reviewed, so that you can be given meaningful advice. Good luck.
My sons has proof that his child's mother lied to the Judge in court about child care
What can happen to her.
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answered on Sep 6, 2016
You would need to bring in any and all documents which pertain to this and meet with an experienced matrimonial attorney to determine what is appropriate in this situation. Good luck.
I am the sole custodial parent to the kids. My ex gets 40% parenting time. It's pretty much an every other week schedule. I am in the process of buying my first house. My ex lives the town over and on his time with the kids he drives them to a from their school (my son goes to the same school... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2016
You need to have an in person consultation with an experienced matrimonial attorney, who will need to see copies of all the legal documents pertaining to your case. I believe based on the facts that you stated, a Court is likely to grant your request. But you need a Court Order to accomplish this.... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2016
No! A parent can't "just give up rights". If the Primary Residential Custodial parent gets married and that person's spouse adopts the child, then the child support obligation of the biological parent would end, but not otherwise. Good luck.
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