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Many of the child custody and support disputes that occur in family law courts in New Jersey start at the same place: establishing paternity. So, what is paternity and what role will paternity play in your legal case? Paternity basics In one sense, the concept of...
The dynamics of a family have evolved tremendously. We are no longer in a society where married parents with biological children no longer define what a family is. As such, family law issues have expanded and incorporate matters involving married and unmarried parents...
Divorce courts in New Jersey often award spousal support, also referred to as spousal maintenance or alimony, to a spouse that did not earn an income or earned significantly less than their spouse during the marriage. While alimony is not a part of every divorce, it...
Money laundering involves transferring money to make it appear that it comes from a legal source, when in fact it is illegally obtained. If you are accused of this crime, there may be defenses available to you. Money laundering process First, illegally obtained money...
Police have enormous power under the law, but the law also places important limits on that power. Some of the most important of these limits apply to situations in which the police want to take custody of a person. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution...
When you get married, partners often switch gears. Going from making lone decisions to working together to reach an agreement may feel natural when getting married; however, going back to making decisions on your own with an impending divorce is often challenging. You...
Many people get charged with drunk or drugged driving after having no other brushes with the law. A New Jersey DUI, or a DWI in New York, is a common offense that upstanding citizens often face either because of a mistake or because of overreaching by the police and...
Even if you and your ex ended your relationship on good terms, things can take an ugly turn when it comes to deciding how to divide up your parenting responsibilities. Many divorcing or separating couples in New Jersey opt for a joint custody arrangement which allows...
Divorce in New Jersey can be contentious with the sides in dispute over just about every issue. Even in cases where the parties are on reasonably good terms, there are still aspects of the case that can be problematic. Most will automatically think about child...
If you have ever been pulled over by a police officer in New Jersey, you may have wondered whether the stop was legal or not, especially if the stop resulted in your arrest. And, the law is clear on traffic stops that police cannot randomly pull you over for no...