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I plan to marry my bf but the home is only in his name. If I put money towards improvements(new carpet, paint, new bathroom) and we breakup will I lose all the money I put in? What would be the best way to protect myself ?
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answered on May 21, 2023
The best way to protect yourself is with a prenuptial custom drafted by an experienced matrimonial attorney. You ideally want to retain an attorney's whose prenuptial agreements have never been broken. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey... View More 
Hi ! My name is Berkay from New Jersey. I am going to contested divorce and want to request spouse support & Alimony. She is making $170K a year and i have no income & job. What can we do in this situation ?
answered on May 5, 2023
Presuming the divorce matter is in New Jersey, you need to schedule a consultation with a divorce law specialist to discuss your rights to support, distribution of assets, and if you have children, an understanding of the custody/parenting time claims. This is not something that you should handle... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2023
Presuming DCPP was involved, and your ex was investigated and/or criminal charges brought against him as a result of the molestation, I don't think your ex will be shocked by your disclosure.
Selling a home. Both parties signed a document agreeing to sell and it was then notarized. Parties are divorced. Home is under wife’s name and mortgage as well for over 20+ years. House is pending sale and under contract. Now the ex-husband is saying he won’t sign for the sale of the home. Can... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2023
You need to speak with an experienced divorce lawyer as to the document signed and whether it can be enforced by an application to the court. You also need to discuss with the lawyer, the reason why your ex refuses to cooperate with the homes sale.
I’m disabled permanently
answered on Feb 22, 2023
Thank you for your question. As you did not specify what your questions are, my best advice is to schedule a consult with an experienced family law attorney to determine your rights and options as far as divorce is concerned. There are many factors that go into potential outcomes, such as length of... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2023
I am not sure how the terms of your prenuptial agreement with your fiancé connect at this moment to your fiancé's child support obligation for children from his prior marriage.
Your fiancé has a child support obligation based on his current income setting from employment and... View More
In this scenario, the people in question got divorced before the house was purchased, however they lied on their bank application when getting the loan, and said they were still married.
Now the ex wife who has contributed only a portion of the initial downpayment and no mortgage payments... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2022
Since you were not married when you purchased the property, you are tenants in common. If the deed does not mention the specific ownership interest of each party, you each have a 50% interest in the property.
I separated (not legal separation) and me and him living in 2 different states for 2 years now. I have 1 child that lives with me after custody case in court.
My ex doesn't accept uncontested divorce and he told me to go and file for divorce. and said after 2 years of separation that... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2022
Im sorry to say it to you but you need to have a consultation with an experienced divorce lawyer. Anyone giving you advice as to whether you will or will not have an obligation to contribute to his expenses is doing you a disservice unless he sits down with you to get a clearer handle on what those... View More
She is trying to make me pay for 1/2 of it when the charges arent mine but she says she used the card for the house. As a user I can not get the transactions through Chase as she will need to approve it.
answered on Sep 28, 2022
Its impossible for a lawyer to simply tell you that you are or are not liable for any or all of the charges on that card since there are multiple scenarios where a court can impose liability. As a simple example, if the charges were incurred for payment of "family expenses", they can be... View More
Campus but frequently comes back home 1 hr away for medical, dental etc.
Opposition wants to emancipate the child and reduce child support.
Any NJ case law on that since that’s where its being heard that can help me support my child and my case or does case law not matter on the... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2022
You need to schedule a post-divorce consultation with a New Jersey family law certified trial lawyer to discuss the standard applicable to emancipation and as to a parent's support obligation while in college. Presumably, you and your former spouse lived in NJ at the time of the divorce, which... View More
My mother has a son,My dad still has the house, never bought my mom out, apparently there’s a will they did together dividing the house between 4 siblings (same parents) according to my dad his children from the other marriage have rights to the house but not my mothers son. He also claims she... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2022
Its impossible for any lawyer to attempt to give you legal advice based on the information supplied. You need to schedule a consultation with a family law attorney to review your parent's divorce agreement to understand the agreement reached between your mother and your father over the... View More
That 60 was extended indefinitely until I could close. He signed that agreement. He now sold home to an investor who has been harassing me to get out. Ex got a Judge to agree to throw me out a 66 year old severely disabled person. no eviction/ejection or any requests to vacate have been properly... View More
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answered on Aug 20, 2022
Due to your financial problems, contact New Jersey Legal Services for an attorney.
He was facing jail time for a dui charge as well so he ran. He and his boss have ignored NEW Jersey Probation for a year now as well to avoid paying his alimony. Can his boss be held accountable for willfully ignoring the order for wage garnishment?
answered on Aug 1, 2022
I presume that your former spouse's employment was / is in New Jersey and that your former husband still works for the company remotely. Presuming I am correct, then an order served upon the employer in New Jersey for garnishment is valid and must be honored. If the employer refuses to honor... View More
Part of our Term Sheet we both legally signed states she is not longer fearful and would volunatarily drop the FRO. Per the Final Judgement of Divorce, it states "This matter will be dismissed after this judgement is entered." However, during the final hearing the Judge stated that she... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2022
Not sure if you're suggesting that she changed her mind or simply forgot to drop the FRO. If it's the latter, try asking her (very, very nicely) if she could bring a copy of the Order to the DV unit, explain the situation, and request that the FRO be dismissed. She may still need to go... View More
College costs- transportation
answered on Jun 2, 2022
In most divorce agreements, transportation costs are addressed in the agreement as an included item or an excluded item. My suggestion is to review your settlement agreement to see what the language says about an automobile for your child and/or the payment of transportation costs for your child to... View More
I am currently residing in New Jersey. We were married in South Carolina. My spouse still resides in South Carolina. He was my financial support as I am disabled. He used my health against me. I am not able to work. He has crypto that was gained during our marriage. My question is when can I file... View More
answered on May 31, 2022
Based on the limited information provided, it would be unwise if not irresponsible to give you black and white legal advice. You need a consultation with a family law attorney. Lets start off with whether NJ has jurisdiction over your matter yet. To have jurisdiction to file a complaint for divorce... View More
What can I do. I don't want to get divorced but if I do can I recoup anything.
answered on May 31, 2022
The best advice I can give you is to meet with a divorce law specialist to discuss marital vs non-marital assets and your rights and obligations in a divorce. As to who paid for expenses during the marriage, if the payments were made from employment income, then start with the view that the... View More
My friend’s wife has filed for divorce and still lives with him. She doesn’t allow him access to the kids. She moved into the children’s bedroom three years ago. He feels he has no recourse to be able to spend more time with their children because he won’t argue in front of the kids but... View More
answered on May 31, 2022
Your friend needs to meet with a family law attorney immediately to discuss his claim of alienation and potentially, the lawyer will then schedule a meeting for him with a competent mental health expert to discuss her actions and determine what if anything can be done through the court system... View More
I am married and relocating to NJ. I plan to purchase a home in NJ. I will be putting in approximately 90% of the funds to buy the home and my spouse only 10%. We're buying the home cash without a mortgage. Question 1: can we specify in the deed the respective ownership % of each party?... View More
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answered on May 29, 2022
New Jersey is an equitable distribution state. You can seek to obtain an experienced matrimonial attorney to prepare a post nuptial agreement that embodies the terms you mentioned. You should also consider the alternatives, which include taking a mortgage and putting down an equal amount or do not... View More
My husband is a carpenter in union out of Philadelphia - he also owned a side business that makes $80,000 yr - total $180,000
Do I agree with my lawyer and say he only makes $90,000 per year - and not include the landscaping money - because I will get in trouble for tax evasion- even though... View More
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answered on May 17, 2022
Since you are represented by counsel, that is the only person who you should direct your questions to. But if you do not believe that the attorney is acting in your best interests, then you should seek a second opinion.
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