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What Happens If the System Fails Me in My Divorce?

Feb 18, 2019 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

The system currently in place for families contemplating divorce is imperfect.  It is not possible for a system based on very specific rules to uniquely or perfectly apply to each individual’s...

New Minimum Wage Passed in New Jersey

Feb 8, 2019 | Written by: Richard P. Cushing, Esq. |

On Feb. 4, 2019, a new minimum wage law was passed that will eventually raise the minimum wage in NJ for most workers to $15.  For the first time the NJ minimum wage has been applied to...

Does a Parent’s “Strained” Relationship with a Child Obviate the Parent’s Obligation to Contribute to College?

Jan 29, 2019 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

Not according to the Appellate Division in the recent case of Hamilton v. Hamilton[1].  In this January 22, 2019 decision, the appellate division concluded that the father would be required to pay...

NYC May Be Paving the Way for Employee Wellness with Its Proposed Legislation

Jan 18, 2019 | Written by: Leslie A. Parikh, Esq. |

Newly proposed legislation by New York City Councilman Rafael Espinal, Jr., dubbed the “Right to Disconnect” bill, will essentially make it unlawful for employers to require their employees to...

Non-Traditional Benefits that Must be Considered in a Divorce

Dec 5, 2018 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

You may think that you only need to consider traditional income to determine alimony, child support and equitable distribution, but you may be overlooking significant perks or other benefits that...

How is a Parent’s Contribution to a Child’s College Education Determined in a Divorce Action?

Nov 26, 2018 | Written by: William J. Rudnik, Esq. |

The law in New Jersey requires individuals who have children and get divorced to contribute to their children’s college education as long as they are financially able.  That does not mean the...

Apps That May be Useful in Divorce

Oct 12, 2018 | Written by: Diana N. Fredericks, Esq. |

Technology may not only help in communicating with the parent of your children or former spouse, but it may also help to prevent a future legal dispute or strengthen your legal position if you have a...

Background Checks and Job Offers: Recent Court Ruling That Employers Need to Know

Oct 5, 2018 | Written by: Leslie A. Parikh, Esq. |

Employers beware…if you intend to revoke an offer of employment based on information obtained from a background check, you must first provide a copy of the background check report to the job...

Should I Be Worried if My Attorney is Friendly with the Other Attorney?

Oct 2, 2018 | Written by: William J. Rudnik, Esq. |

Throughout my years of practicing family law, at times clients have questioned how I can be “friends” with the adverse attorney.  Clients want to know if I can properly represent them if I am...

Civil Litigation – Should I Settle or Proceed to Trial?

Sep 13, 2018 | Written by: Benedict F. Valliere, Esq. |

One of the toughest decisions a client can make during the litigation process is, after receiving a settlement offer, whether to take the offer or continue to trial.