All About NJ Family Court Motions

A typical pendente lite motion will request the following relief: a) to establish child support and alimony; b) to establish a parenting plan; c) to request that household bills be paid; d) to request that the mortgage be paid; e) to enforce parenting rights such as visitation.

5. What are some other important types of motions that are frequently filed in the family court?

A. Motions for Reconsideration

A very popular type of motion is called a motion for reconsideration. Many people simply go beserk when they receive the initial child support award or temporary alimony award. Divorce is serious business. Many people want to get divorced but they have no idea how much their lifestyle and their wallet will suffer. I always advise my clients that New Jersey family law can be harsh and that I did not write these laws. Consequently, many litigants demand that their lawyers frequently file reconsideration motions even if there is no legal grounds to support it.

If you sincerely believe that a family court order entered by the court is unfair, or that the judge misunderstood important facts, overlooked some important documents, misapplied the law, or some new and important evidence has been obtained, then you should consider filing for a motion for reconsideration. Any motion for reconsideration must be filed within twenty days of the entry of the original court order.

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