Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

I am remarried and my wife has 3 children 18, 20 and 22. Am I required to put my paycheck into supporting my wife's family? I've been doing this for the past 5 years while she saved approx 100,000 in interest. I feel that it's not fair to me or my children (24 and 27). My wife states that it's "our" money and I need to continue to put it into our joint account.


Asked on 11/18/10, 4:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Wow. It sounds like she is just demanding money from you. No, you are not required by law to put your paycheck into a joint account.

I think you need to talk to an attorney before you make a move. She will obviously be angry when the money stops going into an account where she can get it.

I need more information to be able to help you. Do her 3 children live with you? Do your two children live with you? Do any of these kids put in any money toward rent, groceries, anything? Does she work and where does her paycheck go?

And what do you want out of this?

Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and let's get moving on this for you.

There is NO COST to you for the telephone call, or for the first meeting at my office.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

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Answered on 11/29/10, 6:47 am


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