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*Non Payment of Child Support (NPCS)
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
When a judge grants you the power to levy bank accounts and anything associated with social security due to non-payment of child support, it generally means you can take legal action to collect the owed money. This can include garnishing wages or freezing bank accounts. However, levying an... View More 
*Non Payment of Child Support (NPCS)
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
When a judge grants you the power to levy bank accounts and anything associated with social security due to non-payment of child support, it generally means you can take legal action to collect the owed money. This can include garnishing wages or freezing bank accounts. However, levying an... View More
In PSA (8/26/14) it was agreed to share college expense. I had suggested he go and speak with HS guidance counselors and discuss college options and he never did anything. He refused to pay for HS college classes in dual enrollment. He has failed to contribute to any expenses. I want the court to... View More
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answered on Jul 17, 2024
You are not a trained attorney. You do not know the Court Rules, Rules of Evidence, case law, nor are you trained how to handle a legal case, especially if litigation is involved. However, if you do not retain counsel, and the opposing party does have counsel, you could get slaughtered... View More
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answered on Jul 17, 2024
That is a bad idea and could lead to significant problems beyond what you can ever conceive of. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to represent your interests in this matter. What you are considering is unwise and you should not do it. Of course, legally you can, but just... View More
New Jersey, which I believe is beyond its jurisdiction. Additionally, I have experienced several due process violations, including ex parte orders without notice, unauthorized use of my medical records, and denial of access to funds for legal representation. The court has also shown bias by... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
To address the jurisdictional overreach, you can file a motion to challenge the court's authority over the New Jersey property, arguing that the Michigan court lacks jurisdiction. You should provide legal precedents and any relevant statutes that support your position. It's important to... View More
My ex started working a full time overnight position leaving our 12 year old daughter home alone on his nights which are Wed, Thursday and every other Friday. He kept this a secret until my daughter finally told me. I'm highly concerned and I live 6 minutes away, however he's so... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2024
In deciding whether to modify custody, the Court considers whether there has been a change in circumstances and whether a change to the custody schedule would be in the child’s best interests. A judge may decide that your ex leaving the child alone at night is a change in circumstance and that... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2024
An annulment means that there was a fraud that went to the heart of the marriage and for court purposes, you need to be able to prove that fraud, and the longer the marriage lasted, the more difficult it will be to prove a fraud.
If the purpose of your inquiry is for religious reasons, you... View More
They also did answer each Interrogatory and Document Request, albeit with massive deficiencies.
answered on Jun 4, 2024
They have a right to identify all objections to the questions posed so that at time of trial, they have preserved their objections to the admissibility of the answers provided - to limit your ability to use their answers.
Separately, if there are deficiencies, you need to a deficiency... View More
The father took a paternity test. We have never lived together. His mother says that their family can help out in various ways--transportation, childcare, and so on. Does it make sense to see how that goes? Will it still be possible to file for child support later if this goodwill arrangement... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Child support in New Jersey is considered the right of the child, meaning that it cannot be waived by either parent. Parents can file for child support at any age, so even if they agree not to seek support for the time being, they can still file later. However, child support will normally be... View More
He pays me directly, he modified child support when my oldest son graduated college, without contacting me, and without filing a motion. Also, I have never received any cost-of-living adjustment over the last nine years.
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
You should realize by now unless the Court Order's your ex-husband to pay what he is supposed to, he is going to do whatever he wants. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who will charge you for about 1/2 to 1 hour of attorney time to review all the relevant documents and... View More
Technically divorced but the equitable distribution hasn’t be sorted through. Opposing party has large amount of back pay for marital and child related expenses. If I file bankruptcy will that mean he no longer owes me that money if I no longer owe the creditor due to bankruptcy?
And can... View More
answered on May 31, 2024
It would be irresponsible for any divorce lawyer to speculate as to what is and is not dischargeable in your particular bankruptcy matter and how a discharge may affect the distribution of assets. My suggestion is to schedule a meeting with a divorce lawyer to review all of the terms of your... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
It is up to the judge. File an adjournment request with that judge via JEDS, provide the reason you are making the request, and ask the judge for his/her chambers staff to contact you to advise as to whether the adjournment is granted. Otherwise, appear at the appointed time.
The default has not yet been entered. We have the hearing scheduled for June 12th. I called my husband's attorney's office multiple times to get additional time to answer. He never responded to the messages I left his paralegal, but instead filed a default judgment. When he filed for the... View More
answered on May 27, 2024
You need to file an application immediately and you need to detail the timeline of every call to the other lawyers office with a print out from your cell phone record showing the call made, who you spoke with and what if anything was the response and the details of the other court proceeding with... View More
I've not seen nor heard from him and would like to get a divorce and some alimony. I found out from our son he gave a credit card to my son's roommate, so I guess he can afford some alimony also. We were married in 1985.
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answered on May 16, 2024
I have good news and bad news for you. The bad news is that you have been separated since 1995, so your chances of being awarded spousal support are extremely slim. The good news is that you can get a divorce. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney that will enable you to get on... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
Yes, you can name an attorney in a law firm as your power of attorney. However, you must be aware that if an attorney is acting as your power of attorney, you may have to pay the attorney a legal fee as your agent and as your attorney. You should consult with an experienced trust and estate... View More
deceased wife and myself are on title
son and his lawyer want to cash in
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answered on May 4, 2024
Title insurance is irrelevant. You need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense and civil litigation attorney. Expect to pay for one hour of attorney time to review all the documents and provide you with the best way to proceed. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one... View More
lives at home pays zero, home is trashed
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answered on May 2, 2024
You are need to supply significantly more facts and any and all documentation related to this matter. Expect to pay about an hour of time for an experienced litigation attorney to have a consultation with you. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally... View More
ejection, trust, arrest?
hired lawyer to try and steal home
answered on May 3, 2024
I'm sorry but this is not the type of matter our firm handles. Either you need to contact a lawyer who handles estate litigation or civil litigation (where you are seeking damages as a result of his actions).
My spouse closed his bank accounts overseas and failing to disclose all of his assets and personal businesses. We’ve subpoenaed the bank but no response. Thus his discovery was very vague and empty. Is there a way to force this information to come to light? I will add that my judge is not helpful... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2024
It sounds like you have a lawyer representing you and your lawyer is attempting to get documents for accounts you believe existed at some point in the past. If you have documentary proof of the existence of those accounts, give those documents to your lawyer so that your lawyer can ask the court to... View More
no job, no car, no frigs, nds, in therapy, no degree, pays no room and board ever
he and lawyer conspiring to steal dads home and cash in
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
Hire a NJ attorney to sue Son for possession (or ejectment) and possibly for conversion. Legal advice from Justia will not help you actually protect your home.
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