There have been multiple incidents of physical, emotional, & financial abuse over the past few years. My divorce lawyer is already filing a Tevis claim. Unfortunately, husband has a knack for making the police believe it was my fault. I've been arrested 3 times and spent 2 days, 18 hours... Read more »
answered on Mar 24, 2023
Since you are represented by counsel, you need to direct all your questions to your attorney. It is not appropriate for any of us to answer when you are represented by counsel. Good luck.
My husband is the defendant and now I've been told, I would be a witness in this case. Will the prosecutor's office contact me to go over my testimony or should I contact them?
answered on Mar 24, 2023
Generally the prosecutor will contact you, but lots of time they don't contact you until the day of court. They don't really go over you testimony with you, but do ask some questions if they are interested in pursing the case. For that you may want your own private lawyer.
My husband and I have cross-TROs against each other for an incident that occurred on Feb. 17. We now have cross-simple assault charges as well. I have a lawyer for the TRO and simple assault charge where I'm the defendant. Should I secure counsel for the simple assault case where I am the... Read more »
answered on Mar 24, 2023
On the simple assault case that is a criminal matter against your husband, you are not the plaintiff. Criminal matters are between the State and defendants, so the matter should be entitled: The State of New Jersey v. Your Husband. Those matters are prosecuted by state prosecutors. You will be a... Read more »
He convinced me to sell my house in brooklyn and now the money is gone and I owe the IRS. He makes me feel worthless and blames me for everything, I am severely depressed and have anxiety disorder because of all this. I feel like I can't do anything.
answered on Mar 22, 2023
You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence trial experience to obtain a Final Restraining Order against him. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography. Pick the best... Read more »
We have an agreement that says that both parents will consult each other about who is going to be around when the kids are in their custody, now she found out that I'm dating and is requesting to see my girlfriend otherwise she is not okay with the kids being around my girlfriend unless she... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Realistically it should not be a problem, but every Judge and every situation is unique, so it is hard to know for certain. If your ex-spouse makes a motion based on the facts you provided, then it will be time to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney. With modern technology, you can be... Read more »
My wife our daughter and myself can't find affordable housing in nj , we get no state assistance and we are working but homless we need help getting into affordable housing no one is helping our family
Is that a considered a marital debt ?
I'm a pro se litigant and I'm suing family members. My first amended complaint was granted and I have started discovery sending interrogatories/production to them.
My advasaries instead of filing objections or answers to my interrogatories, went and filed a restraining order on... Read more »
answered on Mar 13, 2023
Based on the information provided, im not sure that you have the skillset needed to handle litigation on your own. Interrogatories and document requests are sent to the adversary - not to the court and they need to be tailored to the particular issues and claims involved in your matter and need to... Read more »
why is the annuity taxed if it’s not being withdrawn?
answered on Mar 10, 2023
Politely, you need to sit down with an experienced divorce lawyer since it appears that "someone" is doing some fast talking and you have no idea whether the claim is true or not - which means you need someone to represent you who knows how to call B...shit when such claims are made.... Read more »
My husband hid millions of dollars in our divorce and lied about the sale of the business, this caused my entire PSA to be thrown out. He then reported me as a 1099 employee of our business. He was making direct deposits from the business for family support but then reported me as a 1099 employee,... Read more »
answered on Mar 10, 2023
Thank you for your question about reopening your New Jersey divorce. In order to answer your question, the attorney would have to read your divorce agreement. The court in New Jersey usually enforces settlements between parties, however, in your case you believe there was fraud. Fraud could be... Read more »
I am 14 and I have wanted to move out for a long time. I am confident that I' will have a job by 16. Can i moveout at 16 without my parents approval and find a place to live?
answered on Mar 10, 2023
I am a parent and cannot imagine what is going through your head to be 14 years old and want to be emancipated but I can promise you that being emancipated will not be easier than your current setting. As a 14 year old, im sure that your parents are on your case and telling you what you need to do,... Read more »
No discovery and plain it revealing assets
answered on Mar 6, 2023
Estoppel is an equitable principle that a judge may apply if the factual setting warrants it but you have the obligation to present sufficient credible proofs to compel the court to apply it. I dont know what type of family law matter you have that you believe warrants the use of an estoppel claim... Read more »
Is this considered coercion? How to vacate civil restraints without plaintiff agreement?
answered on Mar 3, 2023
You cannot easily vacate civil restraints. You would need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney, with extensive domestic violence trial experienced and that attorney would have to show you meet the critieria of The seminal case setting forth the “good cause” standard in New Jersey is... Read more »
We were divorced in NY but I now live in NJ.
answered on Feb 26, 2023
New York law will apply here. However, under NJ law the pension is an asset of the marriage which is distributed through a Qualified Domestic Relations Order so it is not in the same category as alimony spousal support. Your alimony spousal support may be decreased or terminated if you cohabitate.... Read more »
I'm in nj and want to understand if there are any legal action. I called the police because my son has marks on his neck and this is the second time this has happened and I talked to the parents about maybe he needs counseling ,choking can lead to lost of oxygen and loss of life. The 10 year... Read more »
Says my ex continues to provide insurance but the enhanced premium is split between us
answered on Feb 22, 2023
No lawyer should answer your inquiry without seeing the language of your agreement, the applicable child support guideline work sheet and any documents used to determine the cost sharing aspect of your child's health insurance coverage.
As a simple example, if you and your ex used the... Read more »
Their mother took them into a battered women's shelter, but I have custody of them.
answered on Feb 22, 2023
Thank you for your question. Additional information is required to provide you guidance in this matter. The attorney would need to review prior court orders and determine the appropriate next steps. If you are legally granted custody by way of court order and there are no subsequent orders, the... Read more »
equitable distribution since we know what we want. Do we put these details in the complaint or a document afterwards? Confused over the detail of wording that needs to be present in form 1D. Example, do we list the account info for the 401k to be transferred? Details about the mortgage debt? When... Read more »
answered on Feb 21, 2023
You would really be assisted by hiring an attorney here. An attorney could record everything into a martial settlement agreement as your proposal, submit that agreement to the other party who would be invited to review it with her own attorney, and then once it is signed you would just put through... Read more »
My son has autism and the guidance counselor said that my son made a "comment" that led up to cps getting involved. My son doesn't speak well nor does he understand a lot. Teacher has been making small complaints about my son since September about him not participating, not doing... Read more »
answered on Feb 22, 2023
This is a question best directed to a lawyer that specializes in claims against school officials for abusive practices.
We live in NJ. The father didn’t sign the birth certificate, and has never paid child support or been around my nephew. How we we begin this process?? Or where would we look to start?? She is in agreement with the entire thing and and want to share in all of the decision making etc.
answered on Feb 19, 2023
The biggest issue is the nature of your relationship with your sister. Is your sister seeking or willing to agree to share parenting time and decision making with you or are you looking for your nephew to live with you and you make all of the decisions concerning your nephew? If you are seeking the... Read more »
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