single mother paying bills in her home

Most single parents in New Jersey will agree that supporting their children can be a financial burden. Typically, as a result of a divorce or an application made by a non-married parent, a child support order is entered. Issues commonly arise when the payor parent stops making child support payments. While the parent receiving support may feel hopeless in […]

man awaiting parole hearing in prison cell

Being granted parole on the first parole eligibility date is not automatic. As a practical matter, the burden is on the inmate to demonstrate insight, remorse, that he/she will not reoffend, will comply with parole conditions, and will succeed on parole. Do not assume that the records the Parole Board Members have access will be complete, accurate, […]

Somerville Divorce Lawyers at Lyons & Associates, P.C. Represent Clients With Complex Custody Issues.

Going through a divorce can be difficult. When children involved are in the process of being adopted or are in foster care, this can threaten their stability. Since the children are a top priority, it is important that adoptive and foster parents understand the impact that a divorce may have on them. Some of the most common […]

New Jersey man walking after receiving parole

Having handled parole planning, administrative parole appeals, parole appeals to the Appellate Division, and parole revocation hearings over many years, I have been asked: What factors do Members of the Parole Board consider? There are factors that Board Members are required to consider and factors that weigh heavily on the responsibility imposed upon them to […]

nurse, lawyer, chef and construction worker with professional license

New Jersey strictly regulates occupations through the Department of Consumer Affairs. There are over 51 Professional and Occupational Boards and Committees. These Boards are responsible for regulating a wide variety of professions, contractors, and businesses. Licensing Boards have broad powers for investigating and imposing discipline for a variety of actions, past or present. Actions by […]

laptop computer monitoring

There are limits to when a Federal District Court Judge may order computer monitoring by United States Probation as a special condition of supervised release. While it can be argued that individuals on supervised release have a diminished expectation of privacy, wholesale unfettered access to a personal computer must still be balanced by assessing the […]

Somerville Divorce Lawyers at Lyons & Associates, P.C. Help Pregnant Clients Navigate the Divorce Process.

Already a stressful legal process and busy time in one’s life, the divorce process can become even more complicated if you find out you are pregnant. Depending on the circumstances of your divorce and the status of your relationships with your spouse, the pregnancy may cause you to reconsider the divorce and try to work […]

Morristown Divorce Lawyers at Lyons & Associates, P.C. Help Clients Navigate the Mediation Process

Not all divorces result in a bitter and contentious court battle. In fact, an increasing number of divorcing couples are turning to mediation as a way to resolve important issues like alimony, child support and the division of marital property. This process is also less costly and time-consuming than litigation. In addition, couples are often […]

Morristown Divorce Lawyers at Lyons & Associates, P.C. Provide Skilled Legal Counsel to Clients Who Are Seeking a Divorce.

New Jersey is one of seventeen states that are no-fault divorce states, meaning that when a couple files for divorce in the state of New Jersey, they generally cite irreconcilable differences as the reason that the marriage did not work out. Ultimately, a no-fault divorce is much less time-consuming, costly, and emotionally draining than a […]

civil litigation gavel

A. Assessing the Structure of the Entity and Who the Attorney Represents When an attorney is brought into a potential investigation, regulatory, employment or litigation, or other legal advice matter that will involve issues subject to the Attorney Client and Work Product Privileges counsel should first identify and confirm the nature of the entity, the […]