One significant contributing factor to New Jersey truck accidents is driver fatigue. Federal regulations limit the hours truck drivers can operate their vehicles. Still, these rules are often ignored or circumvented. This can lead to drivers being on the road for long...
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What should New Jersey residents know about reckless driving?
An estimated 90% of car accidents occur due to human error, including reckless driving. New Jersey drivers who survive these accidents may sustain severe personal injuries from situations that were entirely preventable. Defining reckless driving The definition of...
Legal action against reckless drivers
Reckless driving-related accidents take the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others on New Jersey roads each year. Unfortunately, some drivers disregard others' safety callously, contributing to accident statistics. Reckless drivers might not get away...
Qualifying for bankruptcy
Excessive debt makes many people file for bankruptcy in a New Jersey federal courtroom. Some may consider their options and discover that they fail to meet the requirements for bankruptcy. Ultimately, a debtor must meet specific criteria for the court to accept a...
When your spouse doesn’t want a divorce
There are many reasons why a New Jersey couple might want a divorce. It’s not uncommon for couples to grow apart as they grow older and learn more about themselves. Unfortunately, it’s even more common for one person to seek a divorce while the other spouse doesn’t. A...
What are some dos and don’ts of bankruptcy?
Although many New Jersey residents are financially responsible, anyone could fall into debt. Unexpected circumstances can arise that warrant filing for bankruptcy. In that situation, it’s crucial to know some dos and don’ts of bankruptcy. Dos of bankruptcy Do make...
Important information about child support
An important part of raising children in New Jersey is ensuring that the financial costs of meeting their needs are covered. This means that in many cases if a parent is awarded physical custody as part of a divorce decree, the other parent will pay child support to...
Understanding student financial aid after a divorce
Divorced couples often experience difficulty managing financial responsibilities. This is especially true for parents. In New Jersey, divorced parents have questions surrounding the applications for student financial aid. Though every family’s situation is unique, the...
Green card backlog
The Department of State's National Visa Center scheduled more interviews for those who filed green card documentation from New Jersey and other locations during September than in the previous month. That is excellent news for those wanting to become U.S. citizens. The...
Bankruptcy means test in Chapter 7 In New Jersey
To determine whether or not bankruptcy is an appropriate solution for debt relief, New Jersey courts have established a means test. Understanding Chapter 7 means test A means test is a way for the state to determine whether a person qualifies for Chapter 7 bankruptcy....