In child custody issues, this seems to be one of the single most aggravating problems that divorced moms are left to deal with. Dad strolls in, swoops the kids up, spends the money and then returns them to the reality of a divorce. And, who...
Who gets custody of the child when involved in a divorce? Determination of child custody is based on the best interests of the children. New Jersey law requires that both parents are equal regarding their custody rights. Do grandparents have custody and visitation rights? The grandparent has the...
Vowing till "Death do us part" can keep you bound in a horrible marriage for a long, long time. The actual causes of the decay of marriage are often more complicated than the legal grounds cited in the divorce petition. Here are some of the...
Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees who were injured in workplace accidents and those who developed work-related illnesses or conditions. In fact, a variety of injuries falls under workers’ compensation including job site/construction accidents, trade injuries, motor vehicle accidents, faulty equipment, fatal workplace accidents, slip and...
The first step in getting support for your child is establishing an order. That is used to determine the amount of child support and to determine if health coverage is available. How much support you receive is determined by the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines -...
Preparing for a divorce before it actually happens can help reduce much of the stress and conflict that many people face when they are faced with the divorce - and want to rush through it as soon as possible. As with anything in life, rushing...
So you've been injured in an accident while on the job. New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system provides employees with benefits after suffering a work-related injury. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, so you’re eligible to receive these benefits even if you caused the accident. Please...
Why doesn't the State of New Jersey ask about my expenses? In New Jersey, the amount of child support is based on what you earn and not tied to what you spend. It is almost always the case that there is a cap to what we...
Legal matters shouldn't add to the confusion when you're going through a divorce. However, unless you're a lawyer yourself, the professional jargon used by the attorneys involved in your case is bound to cause a little head scratching. Let's talk about the top 10 terms you should...
If your spouse has intentionally and voluntarily reduced his income to manipulate his child support payments, the judge will be put to work. The judge assigned to your case must do some investigating to see if in fact, your spouse is trying to manipulate the system....
When dealing with workers’ compensation insurance, it is necessary that the employer contact their insurance carrier, or third-party administrator (TPA) as soon as they receive notice of a work related accident or occupational exposure. It is imperative that it be done quickly so that a...
In many states, required child support ends at the age of eighteen or at the end of high school, whichever comes later. This is not the case in New Jersey. New Jersey views a college education as a necessity. In fact, the recent trend in New Jersey has...
If you are meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time, it is very wise to come prepared with questions, not just about your particular situation, but questions about the lawyer, and /or the law firm you may be hiring. You should actually consider...
First and foremost, in the case of any domestic violence or impending divorce, if you are in fear for your safety, or that of your children, leave. You must make sure that you take all the steps necessary to protect your safety and that of your...
1. What Exactly Is Workers’ Compensation Insurance? Workers’ Compensation Insurance is basically a “no fault” insurance plan that covers employees for work-related illnesses or injuries. The workers' compensation types of benefits include: Medical benefits Temporary total benefits Permanent partial benefits Permanent total benefits It also would provide...
