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There is no doubt about it, divorce is never easy and going through one can be a tumultuous time. It’s easy to lose focus and saying or doing something that you regret is easy to do when you are going through this kind of stress....
Many times guardians are appointed in family court for cases involving contested visitation, child custody, termination of a parent’s rights, or where there is abuse and/or neglect. These individuals are considered guardians ad litem, and they do not hold the same role as a guardian,...
It's a case study that reflects a workers’ compensation ruling that sets a precedent for future rulings regarding driving as an essential function of the job you would be applying for. If not stated, workers' compensation will be awarded, as in this case. Employers must carefully...
In dealing with any divorce, the main focus, other than the children, is usually the fair disbursement of property, which could be avoided if there were a prenup agreement in place before the marriage. The main way to protect premarital assets is through the execution of...
Parents have long been concerned about the long-term ramifications of, not only of divorce, but also the possible child custody decision to shuffle the children between homes. Essentially, this is giving the children two homes and moving them back and forth to be with each parent....
Every single year thousands of New Jersey child custody cases are heard and decided upon in the New Jersey Court system. It is inherently vital that you get an experienced law group to make sure you are being heard. The Law Offices Of Jeffrey M....
Should you sustain an injury at work, it is required by law that your employer pay a portion of your lost wages. It is this workers’ compensation insurance that will pay a portion of your regular wages while recovering from the work-related injury. Additionally, there...
The child support law has changed dramatically recently here in New Jersey after Governor Christie signed a new statute into law, effective February 1, 2017. The statute now automatically terminates child support upon the child turning 19 years of age, unless and until the courts...
What a collaborative divorce offers is a needed alternative to the typical divorce process. Through a collaborative divorce, couples can reduce the tension and anxiety associated with multiple trips to the courtroom. They can also avoid the high price tag that comes with that process...
Legally, you can file a claim for workers compensation benefits as soon as you become injured on the job or develop an illness that is related to your work. In fact, it is extremely important not to put it off. A delay in filing for...
It's a fact that in some states summer camp is considered a necessity and would be included in a child support agreement. One of those states is New Jersey. When summer camp is considered a necessity, it will be calculated into the basic child support...
There are a few stats out there that are pointing to the fact that things are not equal among men and women in the alimony (spousal support) world. In New Jersey, there is a disproportionate number of men not receiving alimony. However, this number is changing...
Ok, so you're married to a narcissist, and the marriage wasn't great - well, just wait until you divorce a narcissist. Let's just say - you ain't seen nothing yet! If you are divorcing a narcissist, you need to be prepared that your spouse will be...
New Jersey child support modification can take place any time after a temporary court order, marital settlement agreement or NJ divorce judgment is executed. New Jersey child support laws allow parents to request a New Jersey child support modification at any time it is deemed...
When a marriage ends in a divorce, dividing assets quickly becomes very real and very ugly. In New Jersey, this is done through a process called “equitable distribution.” Under this statute, all marital property is to be divided equitably regardless of title. This is based...
