If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: Phones are a distraction in the car. Drivers should put them down, turn them off or simply ignore them while behind the wheel. Despite the fact that many people ignore this advice, it is good advice and you’d...
Morristown New Jersey General Law Blog
An alternative form of divorce resolution
New Jersey residents undergoing a divorce may think that the divorce process has to be long and arduous. The reality is that the divorce process only has to be as hard as you make it. When you and your former spouse are able to amicable collaborate with one another,...
What makes collaborative law different from mediation?
Collaborative law and mediation both fall into the category of techniques used for alternative dispute resolution. Though they both aim to keep you and your spouse out of court during your divorce, they have some significant differences. Collaborative law requires you...
The economic perils of a gray divorce
A challenging area is that involving New Jersey divorces among people over the age of 50. Marriage dissolution among people in this age category sometimes is referred to as “gray divorce.” While ending a marriage at any time in a person’s life can cause tremendous...
Engagement rings and divorce rates
Every year, thousands of New Jersey couples decide to end their marriages. When you finally choose to divorce, it can be a time of soul-searching. You may look back on the past and wonder if there were any warning signs. It turns out that the ring on your finger may...
What are common reasons for fatal car crashes?
Some New Jersey roads might be more traveled than others, but all streets, highways, and expressways come with dangers. Accidents could happen anywhere in the Garden State, and collisions present the risk for a severe injury or even a fatality. Statistics show that...
The secret weapon to help you protect your privacy in a divorce
Going through a divorce is an embarrassing experience. It requires that you tell everyone in your life that your most intimate relationship has fallen apart. In some cases, you may also have to endure the revelation of embarrassing personal information during court...
Do holidays really cause a spike in divorce rates?
When most couples in New Jersey think about the holidays, they imagine spending time with family and friends and enjoying certain traditions together. For some couples, though, the holidays can bring an array of stressful or negative emotions. In fact, holidays and...
Mistakes to avoid after getting into a car wreck
Most New Jersey residents know what to do after they're involved in a car accident. However, there are certain mistakes that many people don't realize they're making until it's too late. Anything can be used against you when you're involved in a legal dispute, so it's...
Healthy family scheduling with shiftwork
When parents in New Jersey imagine custody arrangements, they often assume that the custody schedule must be regular. Shiftwork, however, can complicate this. A traditional plan might not work. Parent-child time is crucial to a child’s development. Everyone needs to...


