Based off a recommendation of someone who knew her work a decade earlier, I hired Barbara Barclay Moore because my ex- refused to help pay for college when NJ law says the non-custodial parent does have some responsibility to pay. She said the process should take about six months.
I heard nothing after paying a $5,000 retainer. The check was sent right after Thanksgiving and cashed within days. Because of the holidays, I finally called after New Year's and was sent a case information statement to complete. It took six months just to finally get the first letter sent to my ex- saying that I had representation. The first draft looked like it was written by a middle school child. There were spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. Yes, that should have been enough for me to switch, but I didn't know who else to use. (I didn't have a lawyer when I divorced. I used a company called lawyerless solutions.)
Eighteen months and $1,500 later, three letters had been sent, and we were no where near close to being done. I met someone who said she would tell me who she used, but she wasn't very happy with her because she didn't return her phone calls. It was Barbara Barclay Moore. I switched attorneys.
My new attorney said that my ex- may not be responsible for paying for the first two years of my daughter's education because Barbara Barclay Moore had never filed anything with the courts. I know she used to have a great reputation, but something clearly has changed. I strongly advise against using her. read more
