Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
He's out of here
My husband and I were married in New Jersey in June, shortly thereafter we moved to Virginia. I am a stay at home mom because we couldn't afford to work. On Tuesday, he packed up all his clothing, quit his job, and left. He said he was going to North Carolina. But it turned out that he is in New Jersey. I would like to know is there some type of action that I can take against him considering he just up and left me and my five children, two of which is also his? His income is the income that we counted on to pay bills and rent. I would also like to know can I get an annullment since we were married alittle under six months?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: He's out of here
Whoa, go slower!! Before you decide to get an annulment, you need solid legal advice. I understand the serious, if not desperate problem you now have. However, your situation is not going to be improved by a few words of advice over the internet. You have a lot to deal with, and I encourage you to examine who is out there, friends relatives, parents, who can help you.
I understand that you do not have the money to do so, but I will say it anyway: You need to hire and pay an attorney to help you. You really need to.
I understand your desire to follow him back here to NJ, and go after him here. Will he again quit his job and leave the state? Please carefully consider all of your options, with the assistance of an attorney.
Please contact me if I can assist you.
Re: He's out of here
Because your husband apparently abandoned/deserted you and his two children after only six months or so of marriage is not grounds for annulment in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It could, however, very well be a so-called fault ground for you to file for immediate divorce if you so desired.
At the very least you should consider filing an interstate petition(URESA---VA to NJ))for child and possibly spousal support. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney to assist you with this action, you should contact your local district office of the state's Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) which will be able to help you at very little, if any, monetary cost to you.