In New Jersey, reckless driving and careless driving may sound like the same things. For different states, there are different traffic laws that deal with reckless and careless driving. In some states, there is no distinction, whereas others have separate statutes...
Year: 2019
Moving out of state with kids after a New Jersey divorce
After their divorces are settled, people in New Jersey and elsewhere may decide to relocate. This may be to achieve a fresh start, to be closer to family or friends, to pursue employment opportunities or for any other number of reasons. If they have children, however,...
What are common signs your spouse is hiding assets?
If you are going through a divorce in New Jersey, the process of separating and dividing assets can get sticky. While it would be nice if every marriage ended amicably, the reality is that many end messy and one spouse may not be totally honest and upfront,...
What defenses do and do not work in traffic court?
If you received a traffic ticket in New Jersey, you may wish to fight the ticket in traffic court. While it never hurts to show up to court armed with a defense, you should double-check to make sure your defense is a viable one. FindLaw explores common and effective...
How child support works in New Jersey
New Jersey child support laws ensure that children receive financial support from both parents. The state Child Support Enforcement Agency establishes a legal child support order and administers enforcement of the order. Whether you are facing divorce or you never...
How should you handle false allegations of child abuse?
New Jersey courts take allegations of child abuse very seriously and, if it turns out that the allegations are substantial, they may terminate the abusive parent's parental rights. Unfortunately, some parents use this fact to their advantage during bitter divorce...
What is the history of ticket cameras in New Jersey?
Cameras that collect evidence of you speeding or running a red light are nothing new in New Jersey. They are a highly controversial way for law enforcement to be able to monitor roadways for traffic violations without having to increase the number of officers on the...
Traffic tickets will hike up your car insurance
As far as traffic tickets go, CNBC considers New Jersey one of the most lenient states in America. Even so, drivers who have received traffic tickets in the Garden State may beg to differ. Many drivers have paid hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars out of pocket to...
What should you consider when choosing an estate executor?
As New Jersey residents and families prepare their estates for end of life issues, it is easy to get overwhelmed, frustrated and even depressed. While those feelings can threaten the desire to have a plan in place, it is vital that you stick with it until your estate...
How could I divide a family business during divorce?
New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, which could be good news for your family business if you and your spouse have to let a judge make your final decision about property division for you. Equitable division means that a court should divide your marital...