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...
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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 does it mean to have points on your license?
You might have heard about people having points on their license after committing traffic violations. Points can add up and can have an impact on your ability to operate a motor vehicle legally if you incur too many points in a short period of time. Insurance.com...
The fundamentals of a collaborative divorce
Divorce is frequently a difficult concept for spouses to wrap their brains around. The thought of uncoupling from someone they vowed to love forever is daunting. The court procedures and mandatory filings in preparation for litigation can make even the most...
Is mediation your best option for divorce?
Many couples headed for divorce do not look forward to a lengthy and often contentious court proceeding. Are you and your spouse among them? Mediation is an alternative to litigation and may be the best way to dissolve your marriage. Effective communication...
Why talking to parents about estate planning early is critical
Some of the biggest news stories about estate planning are about celebrities with a significant amount of assets that did not sit down with an attorney to discuss who inherits their property. It can become a financial and legal nightmare when the heirs are left to...
Plan for your kid’s college tuition in your divorce settlement
In recent years, a New Jersey teen sued her divorced parents for tuition support payments and won. The case gained international news as it raised questions over whether parents —divorced or not — should be legally required to provide financial support for...
Collaborative divorce: The middle method
With the increasing amount of divorcing marriages in the country, the states have incorporated more ways for couples to separate depending on the condition of their marriage and their properties. Litigation can be costly and leads to intense arguments in the...