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I am planning to move in with my best friend I've known for years, and her parents are completely okay with it as long as they don't get into any legal trouble. I don't feel comfortable living here at all and I have no relationship whatsoever with anybody in this household. When i... View More 
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answered on Nov 16, 2019
You are still unemancipated, so you cannot move out. But, a minor child may be allowed to petition a court for emancipation to free the minor child from the control of parents and allow the minor to live on his/her own or under the control of others
He has joint custody and wants kids Half the week. My 16 year old feels that will be hard moving back and forth in middle of the week. She also doesn’t want to live with him as she would be going to a room that is too tiny and won’t have space while my 9yr. Will have bigger room. She wants to... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2019
Thank you for your question. It sounds like you have several issues going on. Each situation is unique, so the answer is almost always "it depends". If you have a Court order or agreement that says he will move out and he has not then you should consider an enforcement action in court.... View More
I am trying to figure out what type of custody this is(60/40, 70/30, 50/50) and if I qualify for child support. I have my son over night Sunday-Friday.. and his father has him over night, only Saturday, and I pick him before 5 on Sunday evening. He also has him during the day Monday from 4-9 and... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2019
Thank you for your question. Child support and parenting time can be confusing for a lot of people. It does not matter how you describe your parenting time situation. In New Jersey the percentage of time is determined by the overnights the child spends at each home. If the child spends more... View More
I already sent in equitable distribution papers asking for things at a lower level . Can I change the papers
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answered on Oct 16, 2019
Although you can amend the document, you really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney. You are emotionally involved, do not know the rules of court, case law and many more factors.
In sept 2019 we had mediation and there we agreed to alternate weekends, the mediator told us that if it doesn’t work we could go back to how it was. The reason I want it to go back to how it was is because Now this has affected my daughter emotionally the days she doesn’t see me {two weeks}... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2019
You should consider hiring an attorney to represent you if you would like to seek a modification in your current parenting time agreement because there are many factors that come into play in these types of cases and it is impossible for any attorney to direct you with limited information. That... View More
My ex-husband and I filed our own divorce paperwork in 2014. He filed a motion two weeks ago that I disagree with and need to file a cross motion. I want to make sure I am filing the correct forms and providing the correct information. The more I read about the content of cross-motions, forms,... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2019
Thank you for your question. Although the Court does have forms to address the application that has been filed, it would be best to consult an attorney to ensure an appropriate response is filed. As you note, this process can be difficult. Certain rules must be followed in order to ensure that the... View More
I have strict parents and I’m 19 they do not let me do anything I want to move you but I’m afraid that they’re going to call the cops.... can I move out at 19 without their permission ??
answered on Oct 4, 2019
Yes. Once you are 18 years old you have reached the age of majority. Unless you are declared mentally incompetent you are free to do as you please including vote, sign contracts or move out. That being said you need to consider if you have enough income to support yourself. It would not be a good... View More
We have joint custody of our 9 year old daughter with him having residential custody. I see her every other weekend. The court order says he is supposed to ask and discuss all extracurricular activities, medical, religious, and school decisions. Instead he signed her up for soccer in which the... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2019
Thank you for your question. I understand that must be very frustrating. My response is predicated on your court case being in a NJ court. You are supposed to agree on extra curricular activities, then you are responsible for taking your daughter during your parenting time. You are not a bad... View More
Is this for visitation or full custody? Her father is in jail awaiting a case of domestic violence against me! Can his mom take her? If so, why would she be able to? I work and provide myself and get food and a home, clothes and toys. She's the happiest kid you'll meet. She's fat and... View More
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answered on Sep 15, 2019
Your not yet ex-husband and his mother have ZERO chance of getting custody or visitation.
Is it legal for a grandparent that has temporary physical custody of grandchild in nj to transfer physical custody of child to one parent without going to court. My son’s and his mother moved from her mothers “grandmother” house. My son doesn’t even live with the grandmother anymore but she... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2019
Thank you for your question. The short answer is, it depends. I suggest you consult a family law attorney to review the current order that is in place and discuss potential changes of circumstance.
My ex lawyer just sent me a request for additional discovery for custody case. The lawyer is requesting all my hospital records resulting to hospitalization, my medical leave information if it was approved through my employer and all documents medical professionals submitted to my employer. She... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2019
Thank you for your question. I understand how worried you must be in being requested to turn over private documents and information. The short answer is that as part of a litigation if allowed by court rules and/or permission of the court one party can request information/documents from the other... View More
In a child custody case can a defendant impeach a Plaintiff using evidence once the plaintiff finish testifying?
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answered on Sep 1, 2019
Yes, that can be done, but only by an experienced matrimonial trial attorney. Trying to represent yourself in any matrimonial or family matter is an extremely bad idea. You do not know the rules of Court, Evidence, Procedure or Case law.
answered on Aug 27, 2019
Child support has nothing to do with a restraining order so no it should not affect it.
Her father only sees her every other weekend but he is always working and never home he doesn’t call or communicate with her only when she’s there no interaction other wise not involved in her life really not even school she has always lived with me and I’ve always financially taken care of... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2019
Thank you for such an interesting question. I'm sure it must be very frustrating to be in your situation. There are two kinds of custody, physical and legal. Physical custody is where the child primarily lives and who has parenting time. Legal custody is having the right to make big decisions... View More
Husband left the home due to mental and physical abuse over 2 years. The mother was a stay at home mom and filed first because he left, he willingly paid the rental amount for 2 months plus groceries and other needs but stopped when she restricted the father access to the child because he can only... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2019
If you cannot afford an attorney, I recommend you contact the legal aid department in your area and see if they will take your case. I also recommend contacting the social justice centers of any law schools in your area, as some of them are equipped to handle certain family law cases for indigent... View More
On the paper says that the additional offense POLI police information judicial status zdbr I am lost at what is going on.
answered on Aug 7, 2019
This is information for the police and court, don't worry about it just go to court when you get a notice to attend.
I make 65k a year, my wife makes 120k a year. We have 2 kids 1 & 4 in daycare that costs 2k a month. About how much would by monthly obligation be if we divorced? I would prefer 50/50 custody however I can see it being 30/70 in her favor due to my undesirable living arrangements after the... View More
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answered on Aug 1, 2019
You cannot afford not to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney. You are making too many assumptions that are not "real". You need to have an in person consultation right away to enable you to know what reality is and what to expect.
answered on Jul 26, 2019
If a child support award was entered based on the child attending daycare and summer camp and that child is not enrolled in daycare and summer camp and if you do not anticipate the child enrolling in those programs, you can file a motion with the court to modify the child support payments. Of... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2019
Its difficult to respond because I am not sure what the question is. Were you arrested? For what? Who searched you? What did they do? What did they find? What does the guest and the fight have to do with the police? Why were the police there? Was it in a car? Home? In Public? Additional... View More
Ages ,16, 12, and 6. Can the courts stop her from doing this?
answered on Jul 15, 2019
There are rules when relocating with children out of state. She needs permission from the other parent or a court order. He can file opposition to her application, and if she didn't file an application he can file a motion to stop her.
You can also file a grandparents' rights... View More
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