Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: Dental expense

It really depends on the exact wording in your Property Settlement Agreement or the Final Judgment of Divorce (whichever the case may be). If there is an ambiguity, a Court would need to decide, by the filing of a Motion, if this is a big enough dispute for either of you to go to Court over.

Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit of information that you have given to me. There certainly may be other factors that would change my opinion. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. Since it appears that you have not retained an attorney, you may want to contact a Family Law attorney (either me or someone else) to discuss your matter in more detail. Only then will you be able to rely on the advice. If you call me, mention Law Guru and your first one hour consultation will be free. Good luck! Rob Gleaner

Re: Dental expense

The way 99% of these issues are resolved is that if you are paying 50% of everything else then you would pay 50% of all other costs, i.e. karate classes, dental, whatever. I don't think this is anything you need an attorney for, or even a court for that matter. I strongly advise working this out between the two of you.

If you do have to go to court, you can get an attorney but I don't think you will need one. You may want to at least consult with one to make sure you are on the right path with regard to your argument. Many attorneys, such as myself, have free consultations.

If you do have to go to court, I would ask that the court issue an order that indicates that all necessary expenses be split the same 50-50. This way, the only fight after that will be what is a necessary expense.