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“I have been my granddaughter’s primary caretaker for several years. My daughter recently died, and now my son-in-law wants to permanently exclude me from my granddaughter’s life. Do I have legal rights?”
Grandparents’ right to play an active role in the lives of their grandchildren continues to reach courts around the country and affect the lives of many families. According to current law, grandparents who have been limited or barred from visiting grandchildren must show sufficient actual harm to the grandchildren to warrant a full hearing. At…
Read More“When I Give My Notice of Family and Medical Leave — What Exactly is Required of Me?”
Most NJ employees have the right to request and receive a leave of absence for specific reasons, including the birth of a baby and the illness or death of a close relative. That right is assured by the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and its NJ state equivalent, the Family Leave Act. Paid…
Read More“How should my NJ divorce attorney help with my Family Part Case Information Statement?”
In a contested divorce, the NJ Family Part Case Information Statement (CIS) is one of the most important tools for the trial court, the parties, their legal counsel, their mediator, and/or their arbitrator to consider. In many divorce cases, an attorney hands a blank CIS to the client – or sends a hyperlink as we…
Read MoreNJ Supreme Court to Employers: You Can’t Cut Discrimination Claims Deadlines by Contract
The New Jersey Supreme Court has sent a loud and clear message to employers in our State: employment agreements cannot shorten time limits for discrimination claims. In Rodriguez v. Raymours Furniture Company, Inc., the Court held that private contracts cannot shorten the statutorily provided 2-year statute of limitations under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination…
Read MoreIs NJ Investigating You for Child Abuse? Get Experienced Legal Help Now!
In the State of New Jersey, adults who suspect child abuse are legally required to report it. Reports may be made anonymously. The investigating agency is the Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P). The process of investigation can be stressful and confusing for parents, so it is a good idea to retain an attorney…
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