Although emotional abuse does not leave scars on the body, it can be just as destructive as physical violence. Unfortunately, emotional abuse is not as easy to document as physical violence. That is why many victims of abuse hesitate to leave a bad marriage; they worry their claims will not hold up in court. If […]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Parole At times, a specific parole condition may become unnecessary, burdensome, or interfere with the parolee’s employment prospects and/or rehabilitation. The New Jersey Administrative Code sets forth the application process to the New Jersey State Parole Board through which a parolee may challenge the necessity and/or fairness of a specific […]
Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is a time for couples to celebrate their love with cards, gifts, and romantic dates. However, for someone who is recently divorced, this holiday can be difficult. Fortunately, you can still have fun on Valentine’s Day when you are newly single, and there are many ways to celebrate the holiday. Here are […]
In a remarkable class action lawsuit filed against the National Football League, the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos, former Dolphins coach Brian Flores alleges that the owner of the Dolphins, Stephen Ross, offered him payment to lose games in January of 2022, so that the team would be in a […]
If you have a bank account, due consideration should be given to naming a beneficiary (or beneficiaries) through a Payable on Death (POD) or Transfer on Death (TOD) designation as part of a comprehensive estate plan. In this blog, we will address some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about this type of account. […]
In 2015, the United States Supreme Court made history when it legalized same-sex marriage in the ruling Obergefell v. Hodges. From the perspective of equality and human rights, the decision was monumental. It had significant legal implications as well, finally affording gay couples the same protections as heterosexual spouses, things such as health insurance, tax […]
Among all the changes that come when a couple goes through a divorce, parents often say sharing their child’s birthday is one of the biggest adjustments they must make. If you are newly divorced, you may be wondering how to celebrate your child’s next birthday as coparents. Even if you want to spend the day […]
Midlife divorce, or so-called gray divorce, rates are on the rise. In fact, the divorce rate among people over 50 has doubled over the past two decades. For many people, midlife is a catalyst for making major life changes. It is a time when many people take stock of their lives and feel a sense […]
Racial profiling is both illegal and infective. It builds mistrust among the communities that law enforcement are sworn to protect and leads to disproportionate arrests and detentions among people of certain ethnicities, national origins, and religions. People have even been wrongly convicted of crimes on the basis of racial profiling. If you have been charged […]
Divorce is never a simple process. Between the emotional toll of a split, and the legal and financial details that need to be worked out, it has an undeniable impact on anyone going through it. For couples with a higher net worth and more substantial financial assets at stake, ending a marriage can be even more […]
