In New Jersey, someone other than a child’s biological parent can be responsible for making child support payments. Specifically, under the doctrine of equitable estoppel, persons who are not the natural parents may have an obligation to support those children as to which they are in loco parentis. Ross v.…
The Star-Ledger reported yesterday that former New Jersey Governor, James E. McGreevey, who is in the midst of a divorce, has included among his request for relief the sole custody of the parties’ five year old daughter, Jacqueline. http://www.nj.com/starledger/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-11/11737647504550.xml&coll=1 The amended complaint seeks child support and provides Dina Matos McGreevey,…
Grandparents will only be given visitation against the wishes of a parent if they can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that such visitation is necessary to avoid harm to the child. Moriarty v. Bradt, 177 N.J. 84, 114-15 (2003). New Jersey Statute 9:2-7.1. Visitation rights for grandparents or…
Shortly after the distressing news of Anna Nicole Smith’s demise, the fight for baby Dannielynn continued on a shocking upward spiral. The potential father list has risen from two to five! As previously known, Howard K. Stern and Larry Birkhead were the alleged contenders. The paternity test was postponed from…
As the custodial parent you might think that since the children are under your care and control that as long as you provide them with a warm loving environment it does not matter whether you relocate to another state. This is not the case. New Jersey law prohibits a custodial…
http://www.childsupportweb.com Does it sound reasonable for a parent to seek a downward modification of his/her child support obligation when he/she has substantial assets sitting a 401(k) account that are not considered in the child support calculation? What about the child’s right to financial support? A party’s contribution into a 401(k)…
In the divorce between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, Ms. Spears seeks legal and physical custody of their two sons, Sean and Jayden, with visitation rights for Mr. Federline. As a brief background, pop-star, Britney Jean Spears and dancer-rapper, Kevin Earl Federline were officially married on October 6, 2004. On…
So, you don’t want to pay child support anymore. What do you need to know? To start, you should ask yourself the following questions: 1-How old is your child? 2-Does your child attend high school? 3- Does your child work? Full-time or Part-time? 4- Does your college attend college? 5-…
On or before January 23, 2007, the paternity of Dannielynn will be concluded. . Former Playboy Playmate, TV reality star, and TrimSpa spokesperson, Anna Nicole Smith (born Vickie Lynn Hogan) is disputing the decision and attempting to fight the Court appointed order from U.S. Judge Robert Schnider, that she submit…
Let’s face it – sometimes non-custodial fathers are delinquent in their child support payments. What is a custodial mother’s recourse? Perhaps, the custodial mother can call the probation department or file a motion to enforce litigant’s rights. There are many ways to enforce support orders and/or agreements. May the custodial…