Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Appeal judgment for divorce

I believe Rule 4:50-1 applies to me in that my lawyer exacted the judges signature on my divorce without amending certain clauses in the final judgment. He completely disregarded my requests. Also, he disregarded my request for a postponement of the final hearing and "bulldozed" and coerced me into making decisions that were detrimental. Divorce was signedMay 24, 1999. How much time do I have to appeal? Can I go Pro se? What do I do first? --name removed--


Asked on 7/09/99, 4:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Gleaner Robert A. Gleaner, P.C.

Re: Appeal judgment for divorce

I am not quite sure how your attorney "exacted" your signature on the judgment. However, in general, unless you fully understood the Agreement of the parties and same was obtained without coercion, you may have the right to reopen the judgment. You should be aware, however, that the burden to establish this is on you and Judges require stiff proofs before they allow for same to be reopened. A lawyer would need to review with you the exact circumstances in order to make a determination as to whether or not you may have the ability to have it reopened and if the facts support your contention, then a motion can be filed. The sooner you do all of this, the better. If you want me to assist you, feel free to call me at 856-546-8010; Good luck!

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Answered on 7/14/99, 7:55 pm


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