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February 24, 2021

Well, there you have it: marijuana is officially legal in the state of New Jersey. After a failed legislative push in 2019, the new law finally came to fruition on Monday, February 22, 2021 after Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills into law.  While New Jersey residents have known for some time that the Garden State would be following in the footsteps of the other parts of the country that have already legalized marijuana, there are still some important questions that must be answered. For example, can you still be arrested for possessing or using marijuana? Will you be allowed…

January 24, 2021

Child custody is easily one of the most complex matters under family law. Not only are the stakes and emotions high for all the parties involved, but the outcome of child custody matters can have an outsized impact on the lives of the children involved in such matters.  Below are some of the most common issues that arise in complex and disputed child custody cases. Read more: Child Custody Laws In New Jersey Relocation Relocation is often the most contentious issue that can arise in child custody cases, especially if the parent of primary residence seeks…

January 4, 2021

Below are some questions that workers who are injured on the job or who develop an occupational illness have about their rights under New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation system.  Who Is Eligible for Workers’ Comp Benefits? Any person who is employed for wages or salary is entitled to Workers’ Comp, regardless of the worker’s age or whether they are a part-time or seasonal employee. Read more: Covid-19 Workers’ Compensation For Medical Office Workers What Should I Do after a Workplace Accident? The first thing you should do is to notify your supervisor or your employer of your injuries. Although…

November 2, 2020

Nowadays, commercial trucks come equipped with black boxes, but did you know that wasn’t always the case? Up until 2014, commercial vehicles weren’t mandated to have black boxes installed in their vehicles, meaning that anyone who was injured in a truck accident and looking to file a claim had a much more difficult time doing so than exists today. Continue reading to find out what exactly a black box is and how it can be useful in a personal injury case.  Read more: Liability Issues In Nj Trucking Accidents What is a Black Box? A black…

October 22, 2020

Car accidents are an all-too-frequent occurrence in New Jersey. If you’ve never been through a car crash before (or even if you have), you should familiarize yourself with how car accidents occur, what to do following your accident, and the law governing car accident claims in New Jersey. A car collision can be a jarring experience for any person. After a crash, it can be difficult to think about what you need to start doing to protect your rights and interests, especially if you  need to make a claim for compensation for injuries or property damage. Steps you should…

October 12, 2020

A conviction for a DUI in New Jersey can result in a wide variety of penalties, including potential jail time, fines, and suspension of your driver’s license. In addition, a conviction for A DUI will also lead to the imposition of a surcharge by the Motor Vehicle Commission. A surcharge is a penalty that must be paid in addition to any fines and penalties ordered by the court as part of your sentence. If you are facing a DUI conviction in New Jersey (especially if you have had prior DUI or DWI convictions), you need to understand how surcharges…

September 22, 2020

New Jersey gives certain individuals who have been arrested and convicted of a crime the ability to wipe their record clean after serving their sentence and proving that they are a productive member of society. This process, called expungement in New Jersey, is particularly helpful for offenders committed to a law-abiding life, as a criminal record can follow a person for the rest of his or her life and adversely impact his or her ability to seek education, employment, or housing.  What Is Expungement? Expungement is a legal process that results in the court issuing an “order of expungement,”…

September 10, 2020

New Jersey’s child custody laws govern how parents can seek custody, set rules for visitation, and establish guidelines for courts to follow in determining a custody arrangement between parents. In addition, New Jersey’s child custody laws also permit grandparents to seek a court order entitling them to visitation rights, under certain circumstances. If you are separated from your child’s other parent, it is critical that you understand the child custody laws in New Jersey. The Two Types of Custody Child custody under New Jersey law is divided into one of two types: Physical custody, which is where the…

August 28, 2020

When one or both spouses make the decision to seek a divorce, they may not initially realize that they are getting themselves into a potentially long and complex process, especially if the divorce ends up at trial when the spouses cannot come to an agreement on the issues in their divorce. If you are considering a divorce in New Jersey, you should familiarize yourself with the process of divorce in New Jersey courts.  Filing a Divorce Complaint Divorce proceedings begin when one spouse files the divorce complaint with the court; that spouse will be designated the plaintiff, while the…

August 8, 2020

Being arrested for DUI for the first time can be a scary experience for any person. You may have thought that you were okay to drive, or you may recognize that you made a mistake in getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. You may understandably be worried about the consequences that being charged and convicted for a DUI will have on your personal and professional life; you may not know what you can do to help yourself. Fortunately, a single mistake does not have to negatively impact the rest of your life. You should know what to expect…