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Be flexible in 50-50 co-parenting arrangements
A New Jersey divorce that ends in a 50-50 custody split will most likely result in the children alternating weeks between their parents' homes. While that may be the most convenient solution, experts are now recommending against this traditional custody split because...
Fathers must protect their rights in a divorce
In New Jersey, fathers often believe that they are starting a divorce in a weakened position. That perception reinforces itself because fathers make common mistakes that end up putting them in a bad situation that will then endure until the children are grown. Fathers...
Key tips for business owners deciding to divorce
As a small business owner in New Jersey, you know how complex it can be at times to deal with the company's financial and legal responsibilities. While you may think of divorce as primarily an emotional and personal issue, it is a major financial undertaking. This is...
Employers must report serious workplace injuries
New Jersey employers have a responsibility to take official note of the injuries suffered by their workers on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides Form 300 to record workplace incidents. While some employers are conscientious...
Fatal crashes rise in week following start of DST
Some states, including Florida, Alabama and Washington, are debating whether or not to abolish daylight saving time. Residents of New Jersey can probably guess the reason for this. The spring switch to DST has been connected with health issues due to its disruption of...
Delayed start times may decrease teenage driving accidents
Teenage drivers in New Jersey and across the United States are at an increased risk of being involved in car accidents. Getting more sleep during the week may change those statistics. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine determined that later...
Teens less likely to crash when school starts later
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has connected later school start times with a lower rate of auto accidents involving teen drivers. Parents of teen drivers in New Jersey should know that no less an authority than the American Academy of...
Alternative dispute resolution helps resolve disputes
Alternative dispute resolution is a great way to get through your divorce without needing to go through a trial. It can be difficult to cope with a divorce and all the negotiations that come with it, but it's possible even if you and your spouse don't agree on...
Do you have to worry about hypothermia on the job?
Cold stress is a serious issue that you should take time to learn more about in New Jersey. With temperatures that regularly reach below freezing, anyone who works outside should be aware of how factors such as wind chill, rain, sleet, snow and your own physical...
3 hurt, 1 seriously, in traffic accident on Route 80
When morning traffic is at its busiest, it's no easy feat to get where you want to go. Backed up traffic can lead to any number of problems, from early-morning collisions to broken down vehicles that can't get out of the way.Unfortunately, crashes in busy traffic do...
