Prenuptial Agreements in New Jersey:  To Do and NOT To Do

couple discussing prenuptial agreement

To have a binding Prenuptial Agreement in New Jersey, there are some things you must do, other things you must not do, and many things that will make the Agreement more useful but aren’t legally necessary (just sensible). The important stuff (whether mandatory to do’s or things you must avoid) will get and keep you…

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Sick Days, PTO, and OT, Oh My!

sick woman sitting on sofa with a cup of tea and a tissue

These are three significant issues when it comes to wage and hour laws. Compared to those working in some other developed countries, the US is practically in the stone age regarding mandatory paid sick and vacation time. Until that status changes, we must do our best with the benefits we are given. Your employer may…

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Upon Divorce, Who Gets the NJ Pet? | Pet Custody

woman hugging her pet

At a time when couples are having fewer children, they have more pets. These animals can provide emotional comfort, affection, and companionship. If a couple divorces, it is often critical to the parties who gets pet custody. The parties may genuinely care about and want to continue their relationship with their dog or cat, or…

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“New Jersey Law Prohibits Discrimination Against Independent Contractors”

Employers’ use of independent workers instead of hiring employees is a common practice. If you’re one of these “gig” workers, state law offers some protection against discrimination. This is not the case with other state and federal laws. Who is an Independent Contractor? Depending on your circumstances, you may be a contractor or, under the…

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What are a NJ Grandparent’s Visitation Rights With Their Grandchild?

Grandparents in New Jersey have limited rights to visit with a grandchild. Those rights were more robust in decades past, but the US Supreme Court put tight limits on state statutes and case law deemed inconsistent with actual parents’ rights to limit access to children. What Does the NJ Statute Say? Ideally, if you’re a…

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