Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

I have been married for 24 years and the last 9 years I stayed home with our kids. My husband decided to have an affair and wants a divorce. Why do i have to pay for a lawyer and where does he think I am going to get the money for a retainer fee? What if I say no I don't want a divorce?


Asked on 9/02/09, 2:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Contesting a divorce is not really an option. If someone wants a divorce, they get one. It seems like he will have to pay you alimony so you will have some income at some point. To start off a case, you could put a small retainer on a credit card. Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss this further. I have an office in Toms River.

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Answered on 9/07/09, 2:39 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

If he has the funds to pay your lawyer and you do not, he pays your lawyer. You need only have a small retainer to hire an attorney under such circumstances.

Secondly, in New Jersey no effort is made to make it hard to get a divorce. Actually, you can not stop your husband from getting a divorce, in court.

Call me if you like. I note that you are probably in the Ocean County area. I am in Bergen County.

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Answered on 9/07/09, 2:58 pm


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