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Domestic violence protections are strengthened
In New Jersey, victims of domestic violence are often wise to ask the court for a restraining order against the abuser. It is sometimes possible to attain a preliminary restraining order without even facing the abusive person. New Jersey law protects not only married spouses from domestic abuse, but also domestic partners, parents, children and…
Read MoreShould New Jersey Employers be Able to Access Criminal Records?
New Jersey residents who have run into trouble with the law have likely experienced many long-lasting consequences. Of course, crimes often result in fines, probation and even jail time, but in addition to these formal sentences penalties can sometimes have an effect on one’s personal life and career for the rest of their lives. This…
Read MoreDivorce and Taxes: New Rules Affect Settlements
Many New Jersey residents are busy now that tax season is upon us. Those who are planning to divorce in 2013 may want to speak to their family law attorneys and tax accountants about the tax implications of divorce, paying specific attention to the potential effects of the American Taxpayer Relief Act. Many wealthy New…
Read More20th Anniversary of FMLA Ushers in New Employee Rights
This week marks an important anniversary in employment law and U.S. history. On Feb. 5, 1993, the federal government enacted the Family and Medical Leave Act, providing job-protected leaves to workers after the birth or adoption of a child, or to recuperate from a serious illness. On Tuesday, the 20th anniversary of the FMLA, the…
Read MoreMilitary Father Reclaims Rights to Daughter Put Up for Adoption
Here in New Jersey, state law provides parents with certain rights. In some cases, particularly when parents are unmarried, fathers may have to jump through additional legal hoops to ascertain their rights. As we have previously discussed, this can be particularly difficult for members of the military who may be on deployment when a custody…
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