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Scotch Plains Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law

3.9
7 Reviews

  • 1812 Front Street, Scotch Plains, NJ 07067

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law offers exceptional and compassionate legal assistance in the ares of Collaborative Divorce, Child Custody, Child Custody Modifications, Child... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Collaborative Divorce, and 14 more

Patricia A. Mack
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The Pope and Hascup Law Group

4.5
3 Reviews

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • NEWARK ATTORNEYS DEFEND YOUR RIGHTS IN PERSONAL INJURY AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY

  • Divorce LawyersCriminal Defense, White Collar Defense, and 17 more

Annette Verdesco Esq.
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Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC

4.7
233 Reviews

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 24 lawyers4 awards

  • Trusted authorities on New Jersey Divorce and Family Law. Guidance and experience that you can rely upon.

  • Divorce LawyersChild Custody, Child Support, and 2 more

Bari Zell Weinberger
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Vanarelli & Li LLC

4.7
11 Reviews

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • New Jersey Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, Social Security, Medicaid, Will Contests, Litigation and Special Needs Lawyers

  • Divorce LawyersMedicaid and Public Benefits Planning, Special Needs and Disability Planning, and 31 more

Donald D. Vanarelli
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Lanza Law Firm LLP

4.4
1 Review

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Lanza Law Firm LLP assists with numerous legal challenges, including Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Head Spinal Injuries and Wrongful Death issues. From our office in South... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersPersonal Injury, Estate Planning, and 29 more

Thomas Lanza
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Law Office of Michael P. Otto, LLC

4.3
13 Reviews

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Office of Michael P. Otto, LLC has been protecting the rights of individuals and families in Central and Northern New Jersey for 23 years.

  • Divorce LawyersBankruptcy Chapter 7, Bankruptcy Chapter 11, and 43 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Michael Otto
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Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, PC

4.7
94 Reviews

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 31 lawyers3 awards

  • A New Jersey Firm You Can Rely On For Over 13 Practice Areas That Include: Criminal Law, Family Law, Corporate and Business Law.

  • Divorce LawyersArbitration, Mediation and Special Master, Business Law and Commercial Transactions, and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Kristin M. Capalbo
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Dreifuss Bonacci & Parker, PC

5.0
5 Reviews

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • A Firm Dedicated to Serving the Needs of our Clients

  • Divorce LawyersGeneral Practice, Trial Practice, and 11 more

Paul H. Mandal
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Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law

3.9
7 Reviews

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law offers exceptional and compassionate legal assistance in the ares of Collaborative Divorce, Child Custody, Child Custody Modifications, Child... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Collaborative Divorce, and 14 more

Patricia A. Mack
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Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri Webb LLC

4.4
97 Reviews

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 33 lawyers3 awards

  • At the most difficult and emotionally taxing time in one's life, you need a firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of matrimonial law. A firm that will pay attention to... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Equitable Distribution, and 35 more

John Patti
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Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A.

4.3
8 Reviews

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • We Fight For Your Cause, Recovered more than $275 million in compensation for accident victims, 2005-2007 New Jersey Super Lawyers

  • Divorce LawyersPersonal Injury, Plaintiffs Personal Injury, and 12 more

Paul R. Garelick
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Wolfenson & Ashkenazi, P.C.

4.9
196 Reviews

  • Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers4 awards

  • Helping You Get a Fresh Start in New Jersey, whether through divorce, purchase of a residential or commercial property, purchase of a business, or filing for bankruptcy protection.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 17 more

  • Free Consultation

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Andrew M. Wolfenson
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Geraldene Sherr Duswalt, Esq.

5.0
6 Reviews

  • 1812 Front St., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersGeneral Practice, Matrimonial Law, and 4 more

Geraldene Duswalt
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Robert J. Jeney, Jr

  • 1953 Westfield Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1717

Renato R. Biribin

  • 1812 Front St., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1103

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Do I need an updated order reduced to judgment or does the original judgment stand and still apply?

John W. Havins
Answered by attorney John W. Havins (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Havins & Associates, PC
You asked:  Do I need an updated order reduced to judgment or does the original judgment stand and still apply?Additional Details:I was granted a judgment in 2005 as part of a divorce. It was to enforce my prenup. The prenup stated 1/7 up front and quarterly payments thereafter until 2014. Since no monies were paid by the debtor and several years have now passed, what do I need to have updated in order to show the current amount owed to me? Monmouth County Court house said a motion. Trenton said two diferent answeres: Amend the order, or get a new order reduced to judgement. Thank you in advance for your help. I am a Michigan attorney, and strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a local attorney.  I may be able to give you some guidance, however.  I think you asking what to do if your ex failed to pay for several years, and you want to collect the arrearage.  It is not clear if your ex owes you alimony or some other form of payment.  In Michigan, I would file a Motion for an Order to Show Cause why he should not be held in contempt of court for failure to pay.  Additionally, I would seek an income withholding order for all future payments.  Finally, I would consider having the amount he owes you in the future reduce to a present value and have the arrearage and the present value of future payment reduced to a judgment that could be collected as any other judgment, such as garnishment or seizure of property. Stu Shafer
You asked:  Do I need an updated order reduced to judgment or does the original judgment stand and still apply?Additional Details:I was granted a judgment in 2005 as part of a divorce. It was to enforce my prenup. The prenup stated 1/7 up front and quarterly payments thereafter until 2014. Since no monies were paid by the debtor and several years have now passed, what do I need to have updated in order to show the current amount owed to me? Monmouth County Court house said a motion. Trenton said two diferent answeres: Amend the order, or get a new order reduced to judgement. Thank you in advance for your help. I am a Michigan attorney, and strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a local attorney.  I may be able to give you some guidance, however.  I think you asking what to do if your ex failed to pay for several years, and you want to collect the arrearage.  It is not clear if your ex owes you alimony or some other form of payment.  In Michigan, I would file a Motion for an Order to Show Cause why he should not be held in contempt of court for failure to pay.  Additionally, I would seek an income withholding order for all future payments.  Finally, I would consider having the amount he owes you in the future reduce to a present value and have the arrearage and the present value of future payment reduced to a judgment that could be collected as any other judgment, such as garnishment or seizure of property. Stu Shafer
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How does SSDI derivative payments from Custodial Parents work history effect Non-custodial Parents Child Support payment

Richard Scott Diamond
Answered by attorney Richard Scott Diamond (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Diamond & Diamond, P.A.
The most important question is what was the date of the court"s order addressing your former husband's application and when was that order sent to you.  For purposes of filing an application with the court for reconsideration, it must be filed with the court within 20 days of the date you received the order from the court ( by email, fax or otherwise) and for purposes of filing an appeal, you must file your application with the appellate court within 45 days of the above date. If you are approaching either date or if you are past those dates, your options are very limited - if any.  If the trial court just entered the order, then I would schedule an appointment with a family law specialist to see what options are available to you. 
The most important question is what was the date of the court"s order addressing your former husband's application and when was that order sent to you.  For purposes of filing an application with the court for reconsideration, it must be filed with the court within 20 days of the date you received the order from the court ( by email, fax or otherwise) and for purposes of filing an appeal, you must file your application with the appellate court within 45 days of the above date. If you are approaching either date or if you are past those dates, your options are very limited - if any.  If the trial court just entered the order, then I would schedule an appointment with a family law specialist to see what options are available to you. 
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Can my husband file an uncontested divorce if I filed for divorce a few months ago?

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Answered by attorney Leonard T Schwartz (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Law Offices of Slotnick & Schwartz
In NJ if you have filed and he has not answered you can file the default and proceed to finalize the divorce. He cannot file a new, separate Complaint for divorce.
In NJ if you have filed and he has not answered you can file the default and proceed to finalize the divorce. He cannot file a new, separate Complaint for divorce.
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