Why Establishing Paternity is Important in New Jersey From a moral perspective, determining who has fathered certain children is important for society. But it is also important from a legal perspective. For parents in the Garden State, establishing paternity may be a priority for a number of reasons. Whether you are the father or […]
What is NOT Included in New Jersey Child Support Payments?
What is NOT Included in New Jersey Child Support Payments? When spouses first discover that they will be required to make child support payments, they may worry about what exactly these payments will cover. How many expenses will they need to pay for their child? What is covered, and what is not? Where is […]
New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Crisis Prompts Legal Changes
New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Crisis Prompts Legal Changes Although the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many weak spots in our society, one of the most worrying is the vulnerability of long-term care facilities across the United States. New Jersey is no exception to this rule, and many frail and vulnerable people suffered greatly during this […]
What is the Difference Between Adoption and Guardianship in New Jersey?
What is the Difference Between Adoption and Guardianship in New Jersey? Taking a child under your wing is one of the most rewarding things you can do, especially if that child has lost their parents or has been suffering in an unsafe environment. In New Jersey, there are a number of different ways in […]
First of its Kind Lawsuit Against Brookdale Senior Living
First of its Kind Lawsuit Against Brookdale Senior Living A lawsuit filing on March 15, 2021, against the Tennessee-based Brookdale Senior Living, Inc (Brookdale) by a coalition of California District and City Attorneys and prior California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sent a shockwave through the senior living industry. The lawsuit alleges ten locations of current […]
I Am Not the Father: Do I Still Have to Pay Child Support in New Jersey?
I Am Not the Father: Do I Still Have to Pay Child Support in New Jersey? During or after a marriage, you may have become aware that you are not biologically related to a child. If this is the case, the process of determining child support payments can be difficult. From a logical standpoint, […]
My Ex is Turning My Own Children Against Me: What Can I Do?
My Ex is Turning My Own Children Against Me: What Can I Do? When parents divorce, children often suffer. That being said, there is no reason why separations cannot be handled in a professional, considerate manner. It is always important to put the child’s best interests first when handling a divorce, and judges in […]
What Rights Does a Non-Custodial Parent Have in New Jersey?
What Rights Does a Non-Custodial Parent Have in New Jersey? During the divorce process, many parents find themselves classified as the “non-custodial parent.” This means that they do not have primary custody of their child. In some cases, parents may mutually agree that this is the best situation. In other cases, the judge may […]
Do I Still Need to Pay Child Support if I am Retired in New Jersey?
Do I Still Need to Pay Child Support if I am Retired in New Jersey? The decision to retire is one of the most important moments in your life, and it will impact a number of things going forward. While retiring represents a pleasant opportunity to settle down and enjoy the fruits of your labor, […]
Can a Lawyer Help Me Retire in New Jersey?
Can a Lawyer Help Me Retire in New Jersey? There comes a point in everyone’s lives when it is about time to settle down, lessen your workload and enjoy some free time in the last chapter of your life. When planning your retirement, there are a number of different things you have to think […]
