Drunk driving often leads to criminal charges that far exceed the level of charges associated with the single offense of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) in excess of the legal limit. A recent DWI arrest in Bayonne demonstrates the potential seriousness of...
Year: 2023
What are common family law issues in a New Jersey divorce?
Divorce is a legal process that dissolves the marital relationship and resolves various issues related to the marriage. In New Jersey, there are several common family law issues that may arise in a divorce. Grounds for divorce Fault and no-fault divorces are...
Help! What do I do? The police are at my door
If you hear the cops pounding at your door, it may be the start of an awfully dreadful day. But, there are ways you can make sure it does not get worse. And, remember, just because they are banging on your door, does not mean they are there for you or even there for...
How is debt divided in New Jersey divorces?
In many instances, financial stability is at the heart of divorce proceedings. While many individuals focus on acquiring as much as they can through the property division process and accessing spousal and child support, you can’t overlook the role that debt can play...
What if parents cannot agree on custody and parenting time?
For children, divorce is difficult enough on them without a back and forth over custody and parenting time. In a best-case scenario, the sides can come to a reasonable agreement as to how to share the child. If not, the case will need to be decided by the court. In...
State Supreme Court changes standards for drug DUI assessment
Testing procedures are a crucial part of DUI cases in New Jersey. For drivers who are accused of DUI, there are a litany of consequences to think about. That includes lost driving privileges, fines and even jail time. Drugged driving differs from drinking and driving...
Escaping from an unfair prenuptial agreement in New Jersey
Most experienced divorce attorneys in Northern New Jersey and elsewhere agree that a prenuptial agreement provides excellent protection from unnecessary stress and anxiety if the marriage eventually fails. Sometimes, however, a prenuptial agreement will have the...
Technology threatens the Fourth Amendment
Technology changes quickly, but the law changes slowly. Police have adopted new technology to investigate crimes, and courts have struggled to figure out how to apply the law to these new situations. The result can set up a showdown with the Fourth Amendment. The...
What can you do if you can’t afford to pay your child support?
It isn't easy to go through the process of establishing a child support order in New Jersey. If you were married, child support was just one of many issues you had to work out in the divorce process. If you weren't married, you may have had to go through the process...
Drugged driving is not as easy to identify as drunk driving
With recreational marijuana use now legal in an increasing number of states, including New York, access to legal marijuana is available to more in New Jersey and New York who choose to purchase the drug. However, if you choose to drive to purchase marijuana and then...