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What to say to kids during a divorce
New Jersey is a good place to raise a family. However, that does not make it easier to break the news of a divorce to a child. Even if parents live close to each other after the separation, it can take some time for kids to get used to a new routine. There are some...
Pedestrian deaths in 2019 estimated to have reached 6,590
There were some 6,590 pedestrian deaths in 2019, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Administration. Since only partial data exists for 2019, this is only an estimate. If it's accurate, this marks a 5% increase from 2018 and a 60% jump from 2009....
High caffeine use may mean high risk for truck accidents
Say that you were in a collision with a large truck in New Jersey, and your injuries are so severe that the losses cannot be covered by personal injury protection. If it can be shown that the truck driver was negligent, then you may have good grounds for a personal...
Why rural roadways are dangerous
While New Jersey is a largely urban state with many highways and city roads, the state also has its share of rural roads. Drivers actually need to exercise extra care on these roads due to the dangers involved in driving on them. This is contrary to their perception...
Workers’ comp claims only strengthen older, larger companies
Many business owners in New Jersey would admit that they would not want to face a workers' compensation claim or be fined for violating safety standards, but others, interestingly enough, do not share this concern. In fact, the older and larger a company is, the more...
Why you should opt for a prenuptial agreement
If you are getting married in New Jersey, you may be concerned about the assets that you already have. You are right to be concerned because this property could be at risk in a divorce. More people are considering prenuptial agreements in order to protect themselves....
Self-care is vital during a divorce
Spouses in New Jersey who are in the middle of a divorce are dealing with an incredible strain. More often than not, divorce will affect one's emotional well-being as few people emerge from divorce unscathed. However, there are steps to take to preserve psychological...
Fatal injuries becoming more common among older workers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has analyzed the number of workplace fatalities from 1992 to 2017 and found that while there was a 17% decline overall, the number of older workers (55 and older) who died rose 56%. Employees in New Jersey, regardless of the industry...
Extraordinary child support expenses
Most New Jersey divorce cases utilize a standardized child support formula in order to arrive at the appropriate amount of support. However, the basic child support formula doesn't cover unique circumstances. While the child support formula asks questions about...
Learn to take the high road in a divorce
In New Jersey, whether two parties can stay out of court during their divorce depends on more than just what they are negotiating over in the agreement. If they end up fighting personal battles, it will diminish the chance that they can settle their case without the...
