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How Does Divorce Work
Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce June 20, 2021 0Comments

Understanding Alimony and Child Support Payments

While browsing online, you can find just about anything you want.  For example, if divorce is in the cards for you, you can find a site where a calculator will determine what amount you may receive from your ex-spouse for alimony or child support.  These sites are great for giving you a general idea, but, are for discussion purposes only, since it is the judge who presides over the proceeding who generates the decision after a review of important criteria regarding your case.

So, what does a judge take into consideration regarding alimony and child support?

First, we’ll look at alimony…

Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce June 20, 2021 0Comments 0Likes
Lawyer Ethics
Attorney Misconduct, Conflict of Interest, Ethics Law May 25, 2021 0Comments

Lawyer Ethics Issues

Within the legal profession, it is not unusual for lawyers to run across a host of ethical challenges. They may face constant pressure to increase their billable hours, or their desperation to win a case may lead them to withhold evidence that must be disclosed to opposing counsel. They may be encouraged to do anything they can to win a case, regardless of ethical implications. As a result, lawyers need to be especially vigilant with the rules of professional responsibility to avoid ethics rules violations.

Every state bar association maintains its own rules of professional responsibility for lawyers. It is up to the law firms themselves to make sure that their attorneys adhere to these rules. In a sense, their duty to these rules sits above any and all other responsibilities. Essentially, legal ethics rules demand that lawyers refrain from criminal behavior, handle all payments legally, communicate effectively with their clients, and avoid defrauding anyone.

Attorney Misconduct, Conflict of Interest, Ethics Law May 25, 2021 0Comments 3Likes
Business Lawyer
Business Disputes, Business Law, Contracts April 15, 2021 0Comments

What Does a Business Lawyer Do?

Although the word lawyer conjures up a myriad of stereotypes that have persisted over the decades, the truth is that there are many types of lawyers who practice in different areas with varying skill sets. While some specialize in prosecuting or defending criminals, others advocate for environmental issues or civil rights. In addition, many lawyers go through their entire careers without ever entering a courtroom.

A business lawyer, on the other hand, takes care of the legal issues involved in operating a business. Whether it’s a startup or an established company, a business lawyer can be very helpful for almost every aspect of running a business.

Business Disputes, Business Law, Contracts April 15, 2021 0Comments 0Likes
family law
Child Custody, Family Law, New Jersey law April 14, 2021 0Comments

Family Law in NJ

Within the state of New Jersey, family law refers to legal matters that occur among families or in personal relationships between individuals. Most people think of family law as divorce, child support, and child custody issues. Nevertheless, there are a whole host of other legal issues such as domestic abuse, adoptions, and juvenile matters agreements that fall under the family law banner.

Moreover, couples in New Jersey who have gotten married or pursued a family law case in a different state should be aware that family laws vary from state to state. For this reason, it is important to contact a knowledgeable family law firm if you intend to bring such a matter before the courts in New Jersey.

Child Custody, Family Law, New Jersey law April 14, 2021 0Comments 0Likes
Divorce Laws NJ
Ask an Attorney, Divorce, Family Law February 27, 2021 0Comments

Common Questions for Divorce Lawyers

When people marry, they pledge to be together forever. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. No one likes the idea of going through a divorce, but some circumstances make it nearly impossible for people to stay with each other. The decision to end a marriage, however, is almost always an emotional and legally complicated matter. Therefore, we have put together answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about divorce.

Ask an Attorney, Divorce, Family Law February 27, 2021 0Comments 0Likes
Commercial Collection Law
Business Law, collection law January 25, 2021 0Comments

Commercial Collection Laws and How They Can Affect Your Business

Businesses often take on debt for many reasons whether they are expanding, upgrading their equipment, or overhauling their existing infrastructure.  Sometimes, however, these debt obligations become too great for them to handle. As a result, they often find themselves at the mercy of commercial debt collection agencies.

Often, however, business owners make the mistake of thinking that they enjoy the same debt protections as consumers. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), however, was enacted to help consumers and, therefore, does not apply to businesses. Nevertheless, business owners on both sides of this equation are protected by commercial debt collection laws. The key is for businesses to know which laws apply to their situation.

Business Law, collection law January 25, 2021 0Comments 0Likes
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Family Law, Hiring an attorney, Lawyers, Legal Arrangement May 15, 2020 0Comments

How to Choose a Family Law Attorney

Choosing a family law attorney can be a difficult task that we all must face at one time or another. However, it is important to remember that a family law attorney does much more than help with divorce proceedings. They may assist setting up a trust fund, a living will or help get any number of legal documents in order. NJ family law attorneys help protect both families and assets. Even though selecting one seems like an arduous task, there are some areas to think about which can help individuals select the right one for their particular set of circumstances. Hiring a family law attorney does not have to be so difficult if you consider the following topics. Choosing the best attorney can help reduce the hassles that many times accompany legal cases.

Family Law, Hiring an attorney, Lawyers, Legal Arrangement May 15, 2020 0Comments 0Likes