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How a Parent’s Mental Illness Can Impact NJ Child Custody and Parenting Time Decisions: Part I of II
The impact of mental illness on a parent and, indirectly, on a dependent minor child, may be a consideration when a judge decides custody matters, or the parents negotiate an out-of-court settlement. If a parent has been diagnosed with a mental illness or it’s under control with the help of medication, talk therapy, or both,…
Read MoreIs Your NJ Non-Compete Provision Enforceable?
A non-compete agreement or clause restricts what you can do after you leave your employer. Its enforceability is independent of whether you quit or get fired. Whether it’s enforceable depends on the specific language and terms of the non-compete. The language under one set of facts may be legally binding while in a different scenario…
Read MoreOwnership of a Business Can be Part of the Assets Divided in a Divorce Proceeding
Many topics must be addressed as part of an overall divorce. Child custody, how children are financially supported, dividing home equity and debts, even who gets how much time with the family dog. If one or both spouses have an ownership interest in a closely held business, however, there is going to be added complexity…
Read MoreAssociational Discrimination: When You are Penalized for Those You Support or With Whom You Have A Connection
People at work often discuss their personal lives or things that are going on in the world. You may mention that you’re not Indian, your wife is. You may state you think it’s wrong to discriminate against African Americans. You may talk about your husband’s treatment for diabetes. If management learns about this and takes…
Read MoreIn New Jersey, Incarceration of a Parent May, but Need Not, Result in Termination of Parental Rights
The Family Court will consider a parent’s misconduct, including his or her incarceration — for what reason and for how long – if the other parent or the State seeks to end the jailed or imprisoned parent’s parental rights. The mere fact that a person is in prison, in and of itself, does not mandate…
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