Archive: 2015
Is Drug Use During Pregnancy Considered Abuse and Neglect in NJ?
Jul 9, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Not every instance of drug use by a parent during pregnancy, standing alone, will substantiate a finding of abuse and neglect in light of the specific language of the New Jersey statute. New Jersey...
Can I Receive Spousal Support Before My Divorce Is Final?
Jul 2, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Clients often ask if they can receive spousal support before a divorce is final, and, if so, if they must go to court to get it. The answer to the first part of that question is yes...you can receive...
Equitable Distribution in Divorce
Jun 29, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Equitable Distribution is a concept that has existed in New Jersey since the early 1970's. It is the term used to describe the process of dividing "marital" assets and liabilities between divorcing...
NJ Court Filing Fees Q&A
Jun 24, 2015 | Written by: | Share
To help you better understand some of the court filing fees that you may incur when we submit documents to the court on your behalf (or if you are self-represented and attempting to handle this on...
Pregnancy is Now a Protected Class Under NJ Law
Jun 18, 2015 | Written by: | Share
New Jersey recently enacted the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act (ANJPWFA) as an amendment to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). This amendment explicitly prohibits discrimination based...
Interstate Relocation…in the Future
Jun 17, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Recently, my partner, Bill Goodwin, published a post titled, “Removing Minor Children from the State of New Jersey.” As he indicated, relocation cases are often the most difficult for our...
Removing Minor Children from the State of New Jersey
Jun 11, 2015 | Written by: | Share
For more than 100 years, New Jersey has had a law on the books that addresses when and under what circumstances a divorced or separated parent may remove minor children from our jurisdiction to live...
Should Municipalities Post Information About Non-Municipal Groups on Their Web Sites and Social Media Pages?
Jun 9, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Municipalities are increasingly using social media to convey messages about municipal events and emergencies to residents. In addition, many municipal governments recognize that they operate in...
Do You Have an Umbrella Insurance Policy?
Jun 4, 2015 | Written by: | Share
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in which another party has been injured, an umbrella policy could prove beneficial in lowering the expenses and any potential judgments associated...
Why I Enjoy Being A Family Lawyer
Jun 2, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Clients, friends and even other attorneys in different fields often say, “How can you stand dealing with divorce cases every day? I could not do what you do.” Like most jobs, being a...