New Jersey Legal Blog
How is child support enforced?
Child support is important for children and families. Children have a right to financial support from both of the parents. For that reason, it is helpful for both paying parents and recipient parents of child support to be familiar with how child support is enforced....
Be aware of the hazards of fall driving
Winter tends to get all of the attention when it comes to hazardous driving. While snow and ice present particular challenges to drivers, it’s just as important to be aware of some of the hazards that accompany driving in the fall. Danger: Falling leaves You might not...
Town settles federal lawsuit over zoning
Zoning, while seemingly dry and technical, can have a major impact on people’s lives and their ability to transact business or pursue organizational goals. In one case that went beyond zoning or real estate law and led to a federal lawsuit, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey...
Know your options when involved in a personal injury incident
No one expects to be the victim of a sudden injury in an accident. But, unfortunately, personal injury incidents are quite common in America, from car accidents to slip-and-fall incidents to workplace accidents, among many others. When New Jersey residents are injured...
Breaches of fiduciary duty can result in damages
Fiduciary duty is a key concept in many areas of life. Fiduciaries are defined as people who are meant to put someone else's interests before their own. Examples of relationships where one party has a fiduciary duty to another include marriage, lawyers with clients,...
What are the rules for surrogacy?
Acting as a surrogate from a couple who want to have a baby but cannot do so on their own is a very selfless and caring act. However, it is not without its risks, which is why you must have a contract agreement from the very start. According to NJ.com, the state does...
How do I report a defect product?
If you have a product that causes you injury, you should report it to the proper authorities so that other people do not suffer an injury. However, it is not always clear exactly who you should contact. According to USA.gov, how you report a defect and to whom you...
What is a lien?
If you want to buy a property, it is essential to ensure it has a clean title, which means it does not have any liens against it. According to Realtor.com, a lien is a legal interest someone holds against a property. It gives the lienholder interest in the property...
3 ways motorists can prevent drowsy driving
Professional drivers and everyone else who operates a motor vehicle shouldn’t be on the road if they are feeling drowsy. This is because drowsy driving can mimic drunk driving and decrease your alertness behind the wheel. In fact, each year, law enforcement across the...
What are some things I should do with my finances during my separation?
The only difference between separation and divorce is that with a separation, you do not seek to legally end your marriage contract. In addition, New Jersey does not recognize legal separation, so it is merely an agreement between you and your spouse. Forbes suggests...
