Now that our son is 18 and in college am I (custodial parent) still bound by the joint legal guidelines of our divorce decree? Do I still have to communicate with non-custodial and provide info on healthcare, school, etc. as I did in the past when he was in high school? Our only form of... Read more »
Your request focused on whether you still need to provide information to your ex about your son ( who you say is now in college). Under a joint legal custodial plan setting ( without reading your agreement) presumably requires communication about major decisions affecting your son's health... Read more »
I have an issue that involves divorce with domestic violence and abuse. I would like to file a civil suit against my spouse for the abuse and for emotional distress and the therapy that I will need due to the abuse. An immigration issue is involved as well. How do I figure out the best attorney and... Read more »
A lawyer would really need to hear all your issues to determine the answer to your question. Second you may need more than one attorney, but its best again that the attorney recommend someone he knows so that they can work well together. It all starts with a phone call so start calling around.
Can a judge order a show of cause restricting Interstate visitation citing imminent or irreparable harm because of covid-19?
Given the current pandemic rules in place, the family court system is handling motion practice, case management and some forms of trials through Zoom videoconferencing, so the cost of the retention of counsel is easier since we dont have to drive back and forth to Burlington County.
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The question is not whether you can file an application with the court, seeking to dismiss the other party's complaint for divorce. The real issue is whether your application will be successful. The answer is NO. Irreconcilable differences does not mean that the person hates you or no longer... Read more »
I am currently on child support in NY state and my estranged spouse and I both reside in NJ state. We have been living apart for 5 years and I am currently being denied physical access to my 11 year old child.
The short answer is that you can file an FD complaint for visitation and have a family part judge enter an order for parenting time. But if you and she have been apart for 5 years, maybe its time to file the divorce action and then the application for parenting time as part of the divorce.
I reside in East Orange, NY
I own a 2 family house with my husband
My practice and my firm specialize in divorce and family law matters in north & central NJ and I am a certified divorce & family law trial lawyer by the NJ Supreme Court and an accredited family law mediator and arbitrator. If you would like to schedule a consultation with me or my partner... Read more »
It depends on when and how you acquired that asset, but in most circumstances, the answer is yes.Generally, all property acquired during the marriage is subject to equitable distribution regardless of its location. There are, however, some exceptions. For example, property acquired before the... Read more »
me because it's not in the divorce decree so I'm no longer the beneficiary. Is this true or can something be done?
Nothing can be determined without a review of the divorce decree and a copy of the policy.
My daughter has always been an A student, her GPA has always been high and is 3.9 right now; she is part of the Honors Program/Phi Theta Kapha and she has been included in the deans list several times; she works really hard; my ex-husband is informed and we have worked on this together. He knows I... Read more »
You need to sit down with your former husband immediately to discuss your daughter going on to a 4 year school, since the issue will be whether she will live at home while attending college or whether she will be living at school while attending college. Those are 2 very different scenarios and... Read more »
If I understand your question correctly, you were a Filipino citizen and you filed a complaint for divorce in the United States against your wife (who was also a Filipino citizen) and presumably, you obtained a judgement of divorce against your wife. Since obtaining your judgment of divorce, you... Read more »
My daughter finishes community college next month; she will finish her Associates Degree course and will try to finish the last two years after she transfer to a four year college; My daughter has always been a A student, her GPA has always been high and is 3.9 right now; she is part of the... Read more »
You are mixing apples with pineapples so hopefully we can sort out a few items in this discussion. The law in NJ presumes that a child is emancipated upon graduation from high school BUT if a child goes on to college, 99.9999975% of the family law judges in this state are of the opinion that... Read more »
A handful of times in the last year. He claims it is because I live in another state an hour away which was agreed upon during the divorce and he is living with his parents concurrently laid off from work. I am faced with the financial burden of having the children 24/7. When I asked my divorce... Read more »
I dont agree with the "rationale" given to you by your NJ divorce lawyer, BUT the conclusion may be correct. Let me explain. When you got divorced, the lawyers / court prepared a child support guideline worksheet, listing his total income, your total income, the payment of health... Read more »
Under the court rules, a party ( plaintiff or defendant) can amend their pleadings within a specific amount of days after the filing of the Answer to the Complaint. If a party seeks to amend their pleadings outside of that time frame, then an application needs to be filed with the court asking... Read more »
Yes it can be done but just like anything else it needs to be properly drafted. I suggest hiring a good lawyer to represent you and if the other party isn't represented make sure they have a lawyer on their side as that is how most of these prenuptial Agreements are invalidated.
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Yes, absolutely. The fact that you reside in the United States under a G4 visa has no impact on the jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey to grant a judgment of divorce. Generally, the sole requirement for jurisdiction over a divorce in New Jersey is residency for a period of one year.... Read more »
My ex husband retired , and we have a qdro and I didn’t get any money he retired years ago he didn’t tell me when he retired either. What can I do or what should I do?
Thank you for your question. I understand how concerned you are regarding your former spouse’s retirement and not receiving your share of his retirement under the QDRO. One purpose of the QDRO is to ensure you receive your share of this marital asset. Immediate action should be taken to further... Read more »
if the guy i was arranged to marry tries to use our verbal marriage certification, would it work?
Hi there! No, verbal marriage arrangement will not work for immigration purposes- you need a real official marriage certificate.
I have already a protection order against him and He filed already a divorce and we have pre-nuptial agreement. As a 2 years greencard holder(he took my greencard)what will be the best way to do?he said that he return the card to USCIS,is that possible? What is my right as his wife? Is he still... Read more »
Retain a legal aid free attorney to file a VAWA petition. Inquire at the women’s shelter.
i was in an arranged marriage, it was religiously done by verbal consent. is this enough proof for him to be able to enter the states?
Especially in the current state of the world, I seriously doubt he can enter the U.S.
My wife lawyer want a copy that I sent to the court but the court has the only copy can they get the copy from the court?
The many rules and procedures of the Courts can be confusing to a layperson. This is one of many reasons why you should retain a competent family law attorney.
To answer your question, whenever you file anything with the Court you are required to also send a copy to opposing counsel. It is... Read more »
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