To NJ. Granddaughter wants to live with father. Mother refused to send docs to father. As her maternal grandmother can I ask the court for a law guardian for my Granddaughter. Father can't get birth certificate, his name isn't on it. My daughter wants her daughter to live hard. Job corps... View More 
answered on Aug 23, 2021
Thank you for your question. I am so sorry that you and your granddaughter have to go through this stressful time.
The most direct answer is you can file a grandparents rights application and request formal custody of your granddaughter. Then the court can order your daughter to turn over... View More
I can offord the payment but I send something every week and I don’t have a job cause of covid but I do pay money to child support every week I have court soon and I’m not sure why
answered on Apr 23, 2021
Thank you for your question. The court calculates child support based on a number of factors. To have that amount adjusted you need to prove a permanent change in circumstances. Unemployment is generally not considered permanent. You are likely being summoned to a court appearance for an... View More
Never sending child to day care while non custodial parent has to pay 50% of cost through child support?
answered on Dec 30, 2020
I gather your former spouse filed an application with the court claiming that she had a child care expense of XX per month and asked that in the child support guidelines analysis used by the court, that it include an obligation for you to pay your share of that child care cost and now you have... View More
I need help to submit a modification request in New New Jersey. I live out of state. My kids are both In college and not at home. I was hoping the situation and pandemic would turn around for I have no ability to maintain those payments.
answered on Dec 3, 2020
I recommend you go to the child support services office of the state whee the children live and open a case to request modification of your child support. Most agencies have online/telephonic services to some extent that can assist you with application process. Your biggest challenge will the... 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
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