Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Next Steps for Divorce
I just need to know my next steps for my divorce because I filed the papers for a non contested and the defendant missed the default. They filed a motion which was granted to submitt their counter claim because the defendant has money to hire a lawyer while I struggle just to make ends meet. I'm going to submitt my counter claim to their counterclaim to defend my claim. I don't have any money to hire a lawyer and there are no kids or property. What are my next steps that I should be following after my counter claim has been submitted? I wll look forward to hearing from. Thank you so much for your time.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Next Steps for Divorce
I would also recommend that you hire an attorney to assist you in this matter. These matters are complicated and have time and pleading requirements.
Because you do not submit a claim to their counterclaim, you have to file an answer to their counterclaim. The court will then schedule the matter for a case management conference. During this conference, the court will set a schedule for discovery and other issues that may be relevant to your matter.
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Re: Next Steps for Divorce
You need to contact the county bar association for a referral or call the county legal services office for assistance. You can not do this thing yourself.
Gary Moore
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