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I’m not sure he’s mines and I’ve been paying way too much over the years I’m in arrears
answered on Jul 27, 2020
I do not practice NJ law and this should be posted in the NJ section unless the order of support is a NY order. If the order is a NY order, you cannot ask for a DNA test as there is already an order and you were found to be the father. Even if there was no order, the fact that you have identified... View More 
She has never worked a day in her life and her new husband has increased her household income
answered on Jul 26, 2020
If you are asking if she allowed to get remarried, the answer is yes. If you are asking if she should still continue to receive alimony, the answer is no. There are several things to consider in your situation.
In order to approach it in a way that is most likely to be successful for you,... View More
Support is being paid for 3 children, ages 20, 18 and 16. Two in college and one in high school. Ex wants to discontinue support. Can he do so?
answered on Jul 21, 2020
Thank you for your question. I am sorry to having a problem with the ex with regards to college and child support. As long as the child is in college, a child is not emancipated and, as such, the non-custodial parent (X) has to pay child support. However, he may be entitled to a reduction of child... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2020
Believe it or not, there are cases where a child gives birth to a child and the court system still views that child as un-emancipated and in need of support from her parents. As an example, if your daughter got pregnant and is in the 11th grade and her plan is to continue with her educational... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2020
From a practical standpoint, wouldnt it be easier to simply pay off whatever you owe in outstanding child support and then apply for a licence in NJ for the security operation? What if you begin the operation and then find that NY has filed an application for suspension of your licensing for... View More
The NCP filed an application to emancipate based on her college credits. She was full time in the fall and part time in the spring because of a switch in schools. She is taking summer classes and is registered for the fall as a full time student. The judge emancipated her solely on her college... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2020
Im sorry to say, but this is a perfect example of a setting where you should have hired a family law specialist to represent you instead of representing yourself or hiring a general practice lawyer. On its face, it appears that your daughter may not have been emancipated or that the court should... View More
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... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2020
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... View More
When we divorced 11 years ago, he agreed to give 1000/month child support. Since my daughter is 13 and she has some extra expenses on her cello private lesson and advanced classes, I emailed him to ask if it is possible that he can help with some money, which he never did, or if I can claim my... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2020
The fact that your ex-spouse has remarried and now has a step daughter does not give him the right to refuse to pay the amount of child support required by the terms of a NJ court order or as required by a divorce agreement entered as part of your divorce. My suggestion is to meet with a family law... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2020
I dont know your employment / income setting nor the employment / income setting of your ex but if you and he are typical 17 & 18 year olds, neither of you has much money nor the ability to support a baby properly. As a result, if needed, there are a number of federal and state government... View More
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answered on Jun 24, 2020
Can you file what? For child support? Yes, but do not expect to get anything.
Can a judge order a show of cause restricting Interstate visitation citing imminent or irreparable harm because of covid-19?
answered on Jun 24, 2020
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.
Our... View 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.
answered on Jun 19, 2020
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.
There is a wrongful death suit against the landlord. I’ve been trying to get a hold of Hudson county probation but you can’t get through. Every one I talked to from the court etc said I have to file a motion!!! I have the motion from the ombudsman and it’s crazy!!! Help, please
answered on Jun 17, 2020
You need to hire a competent family law specialist to handle this issue. Everyone has been giving you correct advice. You need to file an application ( motion) with the family court that issued the order for the payment of child support asking for the imposition of a lien on the proceeds of the... View More
I reside in East Orange, NY
I own a 2 family house with my husband
answered on Jun 12, 2020
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... View More
There is a lawsuit about his death and it's being settled now, the lawyer said if he had outstanding debt that would be paid first. How can I get my 38,000 back, it's debt right? How do I get the money when the courts are closed
answered on Jun 4, 2020
Our court system is not closed and you need to take prompt action to ensure that your claim is not ignored. If anything, you want to make sure that the lawyer involved in the case, knows that you have an outstanding judgement for 38,000 for back child support. You also want to make sure that the... View More
answered on May 26, 2020
When your ex filed her application for child support, did you call the court to find out which judge the application was assigned to and when was the return date? Sitting back and waiting for an order from the court is the worst way to handle this issue. To begin with, the court will view the... View More
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... View More
answered on May 5, 2020
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... View More
He has his own company but no work coming in. He usually pays our rent and divides the amount weekly. Im unemployed waiting on unemployment, i have no income whatsoever, and we have 4 children, they all live with me.
answered on Apr 28, 2020
Your setting is terrible and im truly sorry for how this pandemic has destroyed your family's financial setting. Before resorting to the court system for relief, can you reach out to your former husband and ask him to sit down with you ( on the phone or otherwise) to figure out how to work... View More
My ex hired an attorney who filed a request for a decrease in child support stating that my ex lost his job on 3/20. My ex is co founder of his multi million dollar company based out of NYC and has 7 offices around the world and is lying that he lost his job. My CS goes through probation and is... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2020
Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you are dealing with such a frustrating situation. If the opposing party filed for modification then it is in your best interests to file a response and potentially a cross application.
That being said, there is a lot to know before filing... View More
His child always received money through his SSD. When she turned 18, the ex went to asume to request child support as disability stopped. She never spoke to him or gave him a chance to set something up. He then ended up owing arrears only because it took months before the decision of how much he... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2020
Im not sure that you can handle this issue without the assistance of a family law attorney. There is nothing complicated about the issue but it seems as if you and your husband are banging your heads against the wall, not being able to constructively communicate with the probation department system... View More
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