April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Jeffrey M. Bloom would like to remind all Hudson County and Bergen County drivers of this dangerous habit. Distracted driving takes a driver's focus away from where it needs to be -- on the road. Often, this can...
According to a recent analysis by the nonprofit organization ProPublica, there is a significant disparity in what injured workers receive for lost limbs on the job depending on where you live. Workers' compensation benefits are set by the states, and this creates a system where...
If it seemed like vehicle recalls were all over the news last year, it was for good reason. There were a record number of auto recalls in 2014, shattering the previous single year record by more than 100%. The NHTSA reported nearly 64 million vehicle...
Tax day is rapidly approaching, and many people in the West New York are getting their information in order to bring to their accountant. If you've recently gone through a divorce, it can make filing your income taxes more complicated, especially if you have dependent...
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is currently embroiled in divorce proceedings that are becoming increasingly contested. Many of the issues the couple is fighting over relate to their spending habits and what should be considered part of child support. According to Griffin's soon-to-be ex-wife, Anne...
New Jersey recently made changes to the state alimony laws, and these changes will have far-reaching implications on your financial future. In general, the new alimony law will make it much harder for the recipient of spousal support to count on maintaining their marital lifestyle...
Going through a divorce impacts all areas of your life, including your finances. It'll be more important than ever for you to make sure your finances are in order so that you can start building a strong foundation for post-divorce financial stability. The following tips will...
The Appellate Division of the New Jersey family court recently ruled on a case regarding the dissolution of a same-sex civil union. The ruling will have a significant impact on these cases, since it's paved the way for same-sex civil unions to be dissolved on...
While you would hope that your spouse will be open and honest about all assets during a divorce proceeding, this isn't always the case. In many instances, one spouse will try to hide assets from the other in order to avoid having them included as...
While it would be nice if all issues in a hotly contested divorce were truly put to rest when the divorce decree is finalized, this isn't necessarily the case. If you have young children, you'll need to interact with your ex-spouse on a regular basis...
In recent years, divorce mediation has become an increasingly popular alternative to contentious divorce litigation. There is good reason for this. For couples who agree on all the important issues and have a desire to resolve their divorce amicably, mediation offers a very cost effective...
In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court dramatically changed the landscape for same-sex marriages by declaring part of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. However, the impact of that case will likely pale in comparison to the one being heard by the Supreme Court in the...
Very few actions constitute a greater violation of trust than finding out your spouse has cheated on you. It's common to feel a sense of anger, sadness, and betrayal over your spouse's infidelity, and in many instances the only recourse of action you feel you...
Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult and stressful experiences of your life. In many instances, you will be forced to come to terms with your spouse on hotly contested issues, and adjusting to divorced life can be challenging, especially if...
When it comes to a divorce, most people tend to focus on the biggest issues. These typically concern: Finances Child custody Child support Alimony Who will have the right to retain the marital home The topic of changing your name after a divorce is sometimes an afterthought that arises either immediately...
