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How do I assure compliance with a divorce settlement or court order?
Resolving child support and spousal support by court order or final settlement can be challenging enough in New Jersey. Divorcing spouses often disagree on their financial rights and responsibilities when it comes to these issues. However, for many divorcing couples, the true challenge begins only after a final judgment is in place. This is because…
Read MoreSalon Workers aim to Protect their Clients from Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence often do not know where to turn to protect themselves and their children. New Jersey law provides protections to the victims of domestic abuse, but individuals are often unaware of how to access help. Others might know about the services that are available, but they may be scared to utilize them,…
Read MoreWill U.S. create a paid family and medical leave fund for all?
Under the Family Leave Act (“FLA”), New Jersey residents have the right to take unpaid leaves from employment in the event of an illness, adoption, or childbirth, or to care for a seriously ill family member. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) also provides job protection during leaves. While FMLA leaves are unpaid, the…
Read MoreCan You Wind Up in Jail for Refusing to Pay Child Support?
Many people heard last month that Will Hill of the Giants was arrested in New Jersey for nonpayment of child support. The safety’s arrest garnered national media attention, and this may have left many people wondering whether they too could be arrested for falling behind on child support obligations. Here in New Jersey, it is…
Read MoreMinimum-wage workers have reason to celebrate New Year in New Jersey
Minimum wage workers in New Jersey have a reason to celebrate the New Year – they are all getting raises. New Jersey is among 13 states that are raising their minimum wages beyond the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour today. New Jersey’s minimum wage is increasing by $1 per hour to $8.25. About 250,000…
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