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N.J. Domestic Violence and Divorce: A Crisis in Search of Solutions
Despite decades of public awareness campaigns and millions of dollars in state-wide initiatives, domestic violence remains a major problem in New Jersey homes. The 2014 statistics related to New Jersey incidents of domestic violence show that our State has reached crisis levels, with 90,000 hotline calls and 14,000 victims and children provided essential services. On…
Read MoreWorkplace Wellness Programs and Pregnancy Discrimination
Workplace wellness programs are becoming more and more common throughout the nation. Accordingly, it is likely that many New Jersey residents reading this have been asked by their employer to participate in such a program. Employers are using these to keep healthcare costs down by providing workers with information regarding how they might improve their…
Read MoreForensic Psychology and Divorce: Determining Children’s Best Interests
When most people think of forensic experts, they conjure up images of the high drama portrayed in t.v. shows like Criminal Minds and CSI. Surprisingly for some, forensic experts are used on a nearly daily basis in family law matters, including child custody, parenting time, relocation cases, and termination of parental rights. In New Jersey,…
Read MoreEmployers Prohibited from Making Inquiries on Criminal Records of Job Applicants in 2015.
INTRODUCTION On August 11, 2014, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law “The Opportunity to Compete Act”, which took effect on January 1st of this year. Many refer to it as the “Ban the Box” law, which, under circumstances described below, prohibits employers from looking into a job applicant’s criminal record — until after…
Read MoreImputed Income and NJ Divorces: Getting an Accurate Picture of Earning Potential
Child support and alimony payments are two of the main issues that couples must negotiate during separation and divorce proceedings. Support payments allow children and spouses to approach (if not meet) the pre-divorce lifestyle. To determine such payments, lawyers and judges consider a number of factors, including wages, bonuses, dividends, and other sources of income. …
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