Choosing mediation to settle the terms of your divorce is often a good alternative to settling your divorce with litigation and a trial. A mediator is a neutral party and a facilitator, one who will work collaboratively with both parties to come to a mutual agreement...
Going through a divorce when you have children can be a particularly challenging experience. Not only may you be dealing with your own emotional stress, but also that of your young ones who may not be ready for their parents to part ways. Despite the difficulty, your...
Many couples make the divorce process far more expensive than it needs to be. If you're involved in a high-conflict litigated divorce in which you're contacting your attorney daily on every matter, large and small, you can expect hefty bills. Some people assume their...
Recently, we talked about the risks of using social media if you're receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) or workers' compensation benefits. Photos and videos can give the impression that people are healthier than they are -- potentially endangering their...
If you've suffered an injury on the job, you may have more than one option for obtaining the money you need to get medical treatment and rehabilitation and to provide for your family while you're unable to work. Many people are able to get both workers' compensation...
Putting your kids on the school bus in the morning can be one of the most anxiety-ridden parts of a parent's day. Your little ones are at the mercy of a bus driver who's likely to be distracted by unruly kids. Many buses don't have seat belts. Of course, there are...
Drivers have a responsibility and duty to follow the rules of the road. Drivers licenses must be earned, and they are liable to be revoked or suspended when drivers break the law. Many victims of distracted drivers suffer serious damages and loss due to one...
Injuries are an unfortunate part of the workplace, and that’s why the state requires workers’ compensation insurance to help those who have been injured on the job.Fatalities are also an unfortunate part of the construction industry, and the Occupational...
When you are driving, anything that takes your attention away from that task becomes a dangerous distraction. Distracted driving contributed to over 804,000 traffic crashes in New Jersey between 2011 and 2015, and these crashes caused numerous injuries and...
As a parent going through divorce, it is only a matter of time before child custody must be determined. Although you may understand generally what child custody is, there are some legal terms that will be important as you begin to explore what options might be best...
