Naturalization is how immigrants become citizens of the United States. By answering questions about their immigration, permanent New Jersey residents can determine their eligibility for U.S. citizenship. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)...
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Why are advocates pushing for bail reform?
If you are arrested and charged with a crime in most places throughout the U.S., you can be assigned a bail amount. This amount refers to how much you must come up with in order to be released from jail while you await trial. If you are unable to come up with the...
The basics of white-collar crime
White-collar crime is not a legal term, but it usually refers to a specific type of violation. In New Jersey, white-collar crime generally involves business, wealth, finance and similar topics. What constitutes white-collar crime? A white-collar crime is an offence...
What happens to your home equity loan during divorce?
Owning a home with your spouse in New Jersey is sometimes complex when you choose to end your marriage. If you have a home equity loan, there are ways you can protect it while getting a divorce. Determine how much home equity you have Before your divorce is final,...
ICE used a fake college to rob and deport foreign students
Some New Jersey residents are still reeling over the news that Immigration and Customs Enforcement created a fake school for the purpose of deporting as many foreign students as they could. In the process, they robbed and deported hundreds of college-bound immigrants....
How can temporary child custody work for you?
Courts decide on temporary child custody during a separation or divorce before they reach a final agreement. Courts think about the best interests of the child when making a decision. Parents must request temporary custody during separation or divorce in New Jersey....
Staffing issues can impact medical treatment
There are multiple reasons that mistakes are made in the medical industry. Physicians in New Jersey are generally very professional in their approach and duties while on the job, and even though they can make mistakes, they tend to function well when they are well...
How often do medical errors occur?
An analysis of eight years of data found that more than 250,000 people die each year from medical errors. Another study put the estimate higher at more than 400,000. Medical errors are one of the top causes of death in the US. You may be able to sue for medical...
Increased federal bankruptcy exemptions for 2022 go into effect
When New Jersey consumers file for bankruptcy, they have a right to choose between the state bankruptcy exemptions and the federal bankruptcy exemptions. These exemptions protect some level of property of the filer as they go through the bankruptcy process. On April...
The financial issues of gray divorces
A divorce in later life can be a troubling situation for those worried about their finances. Older persons often plan for retirement, and many rely on savings and investments accumulated to cover costs in their golden years. Divorce proceedings in a New Jersey family...