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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...
Social media platforms (Facebook, TikTok, etc.) have integrated themselves into our everyday lives. They have changed the face of how we interact with everyone from our family to our friends and acquaintances. Though, with this rise in connectivity comes the downside...
Breaking the news of divorce to your children can be one of the hardest aspects of your marriage dissolution. This is especially true if you’ve successfully shielded your children from your marital disharmony. As you prepare to talk to your children about your...
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, then you might be worried that the evidence against you is insurmountable. As a result, you might find yourself in a spiral of worry, concerned about the penalties that could befall you. While these are legitimate...
Although law enforcement officers receive extensive training to learn how to carry out their job duties while obeying the law and protecting citizens’ rights, they make mistakes all the time that threaten individuals with wrongful conviction. If you’re in that...
There are a lot of moving parts in a criminal case, and you have to adequately address each one of them if you want to maximize your chances of beating the prosecution. Although that means gathering evidence that supports your position and pokes holes in the...
Family court judges apply formulas and guidelines under New Jersey law when they create a child support order. The formulas are based on the child's needs and the parents' ability to pay. In other words, a parent who has a high-paying job will likely end up paying...
Divorce is never easy. Even when you and your spouse agree it’s the best decision and maintain a mutual respect and amicable relationship with each other, you are still likely to experience emotions such as sadness, guilt or a sense of failure. These emotions are...
People in New Jersey are protected from unreasonable searches of the their person and property. What is reasonable depends on the circumstances though. As many people may have found, one of the reasons police can search people and vehicles is if they have probable...
If you are going through a divorce or separation, you may wonder how child support payments are calculated. Child support payments are determined by the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines, which are based on the income shares model. The Guidelines use a series of...