The Immigration and Nationality Act provides two definitions for a child. One definition is applied during the application and issuance of a visa. The other definition applies during naturalization and citizenship. These definitions are different since a stepchild is...
Big businesses and recent immigrants have been advocating for more open borders while some Americans have been troubled by what they see as fraud connected to immigration. In September, the Trump Administration proposed the collection of DNA from citizens who seek to...
Creating a parenting schedule may not be an easy part of your New Jersey divorce, but by avoiding some common mistakes, you might be able to ensure less difficulty later. Above all, you need to focus on the best interests of your children while making the schedule....
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...
