In New Jersey, around the northeast and across the United States, road safety is a daily concern. While constant dangers abound including speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving and recklessness, it is imperative to keep track of crash statistics and find common...
For child custody issues in New Jersey, the rights of both parents are considered. New Jersey courts encourage both parents to share the rights and responsibilities of the child. There are four types of child custody recognized in New Jersey: Joint legal custody. This...
Contracts form the bases of many business relationships. Between employers and employees, sellers and buyers, wholesalers and merchants, contracts exist to dictate the terms of their relationships. New Jersey residents may be bound by numerous contracts through their...
New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, meaning that during your divorce your marital assets will be divided in a fair fashion. It’s important to realize that this doesn’t mean that the marital assets will be divided equally. Instead, the court will assess...
When New Jersey parents place their children on a school bus, there is an inherent trust that the driver and the company will adhere to the proper safety practices. Accidents, however, do happen and children can be injured and even lose their lives. This is made even...
Landlords in the West Orange area have many situations they encounter that may be complicated. When a renter doesn’t pay their rent, a landlord will begin the eviction process. When this happens, often times, the occupant leaves behind personal property. What should a...
The past 18 months or so have been a financial disaster for many in West Orange, making it next to impossible for some to afford life’s basic necessities including paying rent. The federal government recognized this problem and issued a moratorium on eviction...
Most are familiar with prenuptial agreements, but many do not know that after marriage, a postnuptial (“post-nup”) agreement is also possible. Essentially, they both do the same, but unlike a prenuptial agreement, the post-nup is entered after a couple marries. And,...
For many New Jersey residents, amusement parks are a pleasant diversion for themselves and their families. There can be a great amount of enjoyment by going on the rides and taking part in the available activities. However, that does not eliminate the risk. Even with...
New Jersey drivers who take to the road are aware of and justifiably concerned about large trucks. This is true throughout the state and across the nation. The decade-long increase in fatalities after truck accidents has sparked calls for action to try and make the...