Prosecutors in New Jersey and around the country usually resolve narcotics cases at the negotiating table, but there are situations where drug possession, distribution and trafficking charges are dropped before plea negotiations begin. Prosecutors sometimes decide not...
One unfortunate impact of a New Jersey divorce is that both ex-spouses will find their retirement picture changed after the asset division process. Without careful planning, people may find themselves working longer in order to avoid being poor in their elder years....
An increasing number of couples in New Jersey are electing to sign prenuptial agreements before they get married. A prenup is a document signed before marriage that helps both parties protect their assets in the event of a divorce. Without a prenup, the divorce can...
When getting divorced in New Jersey, there are certain actions that parents should avoid if they are fighting for any amount of child custody. It is generally considered to be in the best interests of the child for the child to have time with both parents, but a judge...
The boundary between federal and state law enforcement has always been blurred. In the current political environment, the blurriness has become even more pervasive. The federal government, most notably the Customs and Immigration Enforcement agency, has attempted to...
Parenting after divorce can present challenges. However, there is nothing more challenging that dealing with the impacts going from one household to the other can have on a child. Thus, many parents in New Jersey and elsewhere maintain their focus on limiting stress...
Most of our readers in New Jersey are probably used to seeing so-called “fender benders” on the side of the road from time to time. However, the reality is that serious car accidents are also surprisingly common. Anyone who has been involved in such a collision knows...
As any resident can tell you, driving around New Jersey can be dangerous. We are a very populist state, located in a coastal gateway, and as a result, there are thousands of drivers on the road. However, what many may have not noticed is that our roads are slowly...
On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the issuance of certain employment-based temporary visas to the United States. The Proclamation also extended the President’s April 22, 2020 order, which suspended the entry of certain immigrants...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection offers what is perhaps the fastest, most effective method of getting out of debt and returning to financial solvency. Unfortunately, many people are reluctant to avail themselves of this powerful tool. Some fear they will lose...
