Should you sustain an injury at work, it is required by law that your employer pay a portion of your lost wages. It is this workers’ compensation insurance that will pay a portion of your regular wages while recovering from the work-related injury. Additionally, there...
The child support law has changed dramatically recently here in New Jersey after Governor Christie signed a new statute into law, effective February 1, 2017. The statute now automatically terminates child support upon the child turning 19 years of age, unless and until the courts...
What a collaborative divorce offers is a needed alternative to the typical divorce process. Through a collaborative divorce, couples can reduce the tension and anxiety associated with multiple trips to the courtroom. They can also avoid the high price tag that comes with that process...
Legally, you can file a claim for workers compensation benefits as soon as you become injured on the job or develop an illness that is related to your work. In fact, it is extremely important not to put it off. A delay in filing for...
It's a fact that in some states summer camp is considered a necessity and would be included in a child support agreement. One of those states is New Jersey. When summer camp is considered a necessity, it will be calculated into the basic child support...
There are a few stats out there that are pointing to the fact that things are not equal among men and women in the alimony (spousal support) world. In New Jersey, there is a disproportionate number of men not receiving alimony. However, this number is changing...
Ok, so you're married to a narcissist, and the marriage wasn't great - well, just wait until you divorce a narcissist. Let's just say - you ain't seen nothing yet! If you are divorcing a narcissist, you need to be prepared that your spouse will be...
New Jersey child support modification can take place any time after a temporary court order, marital settlement agreement or NJ divorce judgment is executed. New Jersey child support laws allow parents to request a New Jersey child support modification at any time it is deemed...
When a marriage ends in a divorce, dividing assets quickly becomes very real and very ugly. In New Jersey, this is done through a process called “equitable distribution.” Under this statute, all marital property is to be divided equitably regardless of title. This is based...
Workers' compensation law gives employers authority to choose the health service professionals that provide care to their injured workers. However, if your employer refuses or neglects to provide reasonable medical services, you may take action with a Motion for Medical and/or Temporary Disability Benefits. These...
If you are contemplating divorce or beginning the process, spousal support is likely to become an issue. It's best to have a qualified, experienced family law attorney to guide you through this complicated and emotionally draining experience. Here are the top 5 questions about alimony...
In far too many cases, the parent does not pay their child support obligations. Unfortunately, New Jersey has no shortage of “deadbeat dads” and “deadbeat moms.” When a parent fails to pay child support maintenance, and the money becomes past due, the amount is called...
Whenever any couple goes through a divorce, of course, there are a lot of decisions that must be made in regards to the children and marital assets, and it is seldom an easy task. Some divorces are easily obtained, while others take more effort to...
The Process of Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim in New Jersey Although every case is different, New Jersey workers’ compensation cases generally take approximately one year or more to complete. Therefore, it is imperative to return all phone calls and letters sent to you in regards...
After a divorce and the dust has supposedly settled, issues often arise over child visitation rights, and these issues unfortunately all-too-frequently turn into major disputes. When that happens, what had previously been a “civil” dynamic between the parents can rapidly deteriorate. This, of course, has...
