Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Stuck in a Rut
My wife and I have been married for 9 years. I want out but she doesn't. We have no children and have seperate accounts and only share the apartment and some bills. She has a better job than me so I really have no funds for a lawyer. She has done things like gps my phone and spyware on the computer. She refuses to let me talk to anyone (family or friends) and basically stalks me. I have been unfaithful 3 times before but I now realize it's because I don't want this anymor e- we married young (19). She is threatening to sue me if I leave (for rent and bills), she harrasses me and coworkers at the job, and she is trying to get me fired (calling my boss). What are my steps- what can I do? How long would a divorce from someone who doesn't want one take? Can she really sue me? How much could this cost? Can she keep me stuck married? I live in NJ but can I file in NY (we married there and I want to move there- I can't live near her)?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Stuck in a Rut
1) She cannot stop you from getting a divorce.
2) If you have little or no $ you might be able to get her to pay your counsel fees.
3) She may have some invasion of privacy problems.
4) If she makes more $ than you, it is unlikely that she would get support from you.
5) You can seek counsel who will advise how long a divorce can take and the estimated cost.
6) It looks like NJ would be the place to bring suit.
Our office confronts these problems for clients frequently if you care to contact me or one of us for a consultation.
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