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Counsel Fees and Costs in New Jersey Family Court Actions: The Mechanics of Obtaining an Award
Across the spectrum of NJ Family Court cases, the financial and emotional costs can be high. Emotional upheaval should be handled in therapy: family, individual, separation counseling, and the like. This post focuses on funding the “financial cost” in divorce. In many family law cases, the trial court has the power to award you counsel…
Read MoreAre You a Workplace Bully Lure? You Don’t Have to Be!
Are You a Bully Lure at Work? You Don’t Have to Be! Bullying in the workplace has become epidemic in America. More than 35 million workers complain of abuse each workday, according to surveys. Almost as many workers witness such abuses. What are the risk factors for bullying at work? Report the abuse immediately. Bullies…
Read More“What is Family Law?” A Primer for the NJ Client
Family law in New Jersey is that field of lawyer representation covering the benefits and obligations that come with family or family-type relationships. The “family” in family law includes traditional and nontraditional families and relationships, including unwed parents, same sex couples, and even legal issues involving embryos in the custody of fertility clinics. It’s an…
Read MoreNew Jersey Has a Brand New Paid Sick Leave Law
Earlier this year, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act, which provides eligible employees with paid leave for their own medical needs, needs of a family member, or for other permitted reasons. Employees will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, for up to…
Read MoreWhat to do When NJ Family Disputes Turn Violent?
Domestic violence takes place in every community, regardless of class or race or profession or ethnicity. It can range from pushing to punches to fatal injuries by knives or guns. Domestic violence often triggers divorce, causing the victim (most often the wife, but sometimes the husband) to become fed up with the situation and break…
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