Strathmere, NJ Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Yes. You will be entitled to spousal support also known as maintenance or alimony if your husband was the main bread winner during the marriage, and you need assistance to support yourself in a manner consistent with the standard of living achieved during the marriage.

If it was your house before the marriage it's still yours. Yes, you can kick him out, but it doesn't sound like simply telling him to get out will do the trick. You may be able to get an annulment instead of a divorce. You need a lawyer. Go get one.

If you do not file a response to the complaint for divorce, a default will be entered against you by the court. The judge could, with or without the prompting of your wife, change what you have agreed to do with your wife. A default and any changes that are made as part of the default could negatively impact your rights and obligations after the divorce, including your ability to ask for any modifications later. With that said, if you and your wife have agreed on everything (and it sounds like you have), then I would suggest you consult an attorney to make sure that what you have agreed to actually gets entered in an order as agreed.? An attorney in my office, Cassandra A. Zaas, Esq. specializes in family law and divorce cases and, although no often done, will sometimes sit down with a husband and wife and go over what they have agreed to and reduce the agreement to a "consent judgement" that can be entered with the Court. This is a good way to save money, and yet make sure that what you both want actually gets done. The fee for this would be a flat rate of $500.00, for which she would draft and file the response to the complaint on your behalf, have a conference with you and your wife, draft the Consent Judgement, and if necessary appear in court to assist you and the court with any questions. If this interests you and your wife, please feel free to contact my office.