Can i file for child support and alimony if my husband and i are separated and he pays the mortgage?

I have seen your question.  My name is David Salvaggio.  I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.  It's all we do. Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.net), which contains a lot of helpful information.   The answer to your question is: Yes, you may be entitled to child support and alimony, even if your husband is paying the mortgage, real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance.  The determining factors are:     (1) How much money do you reasonably need each month to pay all of the ongoing expenses at your household?     (2) How much of those expenses can you cover yourself (if you work or should be working);     (3) How much money will your husband have left over after paying the mortgage, real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance; and     (4) How much are his reasonable living expenses (in other words, is there anything left over for you).   These are obviously very important issues, and the resolution of these issues will have a huge impact on you and your children.  I strongly recommend that you talk as soon as possible with a very experienced lawyer who devotes his/her practice to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters.      If you would like to schedule a brief personal phone call with me (at no charge), you can call our offices at any time of the day or night.  Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. Please leave a voice mail message if I am not available to speak with you when you call.