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2 children have beds in the living room, the other sleeps in a recliner.
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answered on Jun 7, 2017
While it is no against the law it is unwise, especially depending upon the age and sex of the children involved. You can retain NJ matrimonial counsel to bring this issue before the Court. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an... View More 
My husband gets home from rehab in a few weeks. I do not feel comfortable with him being alone with our two young children due to his history of drug abuse. This is my husbands third time in rehab. I have evidence as far as recordings of him admitting that he snorted drugs in the basement while... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
I strongly recommend that you schedule a consultation with a qualified attorney whose main practice is in the area of family law. You are right that your husband can make an argument that he is now clean to try to counter your concerns. What the Court will do with competing stories will be largely... View More
I have never met this woman, nor do I know where she lives. I did not learn of this until a mutual friend brought it up in conversation
answered on May 22, 2017
You are at least entitled to know, from him, where your child is when he is exercising parenting time. I believe that the first step in making sense out of the situation is trying to talk to him about the situation. If you cannot agree on a way that he will voluntarily keep you apprised of where... View More
My husband will be back from rehab in a few weeks. Based on his reoccurring history with drugs and alcohol I'm not comfortable with him being alone with our children (1 year old and 3 year old). He has gone for treatment and is clean as far as I know but with his track record and the times... View More
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answered on May 21, 2017
Each case is different. You did not state whether or not you are married or if there have been any previous Court Orders in place. You need to start with an in person consultation. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an... View More
He committed a sexual crime again his sister can was told he can't be around anyone under the age of 16. We live in New Jersey
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answered on Apr 26, 2017
More information is required. But the chances are PROBABLY good that you will be the primary custodial parent, with full decision making authority. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney. You need... View More
He already has a court case in place so he can get child support and custody of our daughter. He has no job and is in school to be a nurse because I became a nurse. This man has already called my job in hopes to get me fired and he just said again he will make sure he gets me fired. He also plans... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2017
File Criminal complaints for harassment and terroristic threats. Retain an experienced matrimonial attorney. Good luck. Just do not sit back and let him victimize you.
I am currently divorced, the father of the child is not making the payments that are on the paper stated. Recently some situations occurred where I feel safety for my daughter. Currently I am suppose to receive $577 for child support along with 73% for dance expenses. He thinks that he should not... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2017
You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to handle this matter for you. An in person consultation and document review is necessary to answer your questions and address your concerns.
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answered on Mar 26, 2017
Probably not, but much more information is required to answer your questions.
answered on Mar 23, 2017
Contact the bar association in the county in which you live, and ask if there are any low-cost or pro bono attorneys that will consider taking a case like yours. Another resource can be state law schools, who sometimes have law clinics to assist.
Custody. Can I get a public defender to try to get joint physical custody or can I do it myself. My ex and I have been on good terms the past few years and I don't think he would fight me on this. How do I go about doing this myself if I don't need a lawyer?
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answered on Mar 9, 2017
Public Defenders work only on criminal cases, which this is not. 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 geographic considerations be a factor... View More
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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