Filing for a Military Divorce in New Jersey “What’s yours is mine” is a common phrase that often relates to marriage. In fact, if you are married and consider everything that you own together, you might be surprised at just how intertwined your lives are. Couples that...
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Military Divorce and Child Custody: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Provisions
Filing a Divorce as an Active Duty Member Determining the best interests of the children is one of the most difficult parts of a divorce. Regardless of how amicable the divorce is, the children will experience a change in their lives. However, when one or both of the...
Everything You Need to Know About Expungements in New Jersey
The Impact of a Criminal Record The mistakes that you make as a child or young adult can follow you into your adult years. A criminal record can affect your ability to get a job, attend college, or even take out certain loans. If a criminal record is keeping you back,...
How Long Does a DWI Conviction Stay on a New Jersey Record?
DWI Convictions in New Jersey A driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge can affect you both legally and financially. In addition to the legal charges that you face, a DWI can also affect your ability to obtain employment or to attend an educational program. If you are...
DUI Charges in New Jersey: Your Guide to the New Penalties
Changes to DUI Laws for First-Time Offenders in New Jersey According to the law, every individual who gets behind the wheel of a vehicle has a general duty to provide for other people’s safety. That means drivers have a legal responsibility to drive as safely as...
Can Forgery Be Considered a White-Collar Crime?
What is Forgery? When a person commits an act of forgery, the charges they will receive will depend on the situation and location where the crime was committed. It is considered a felony for some people and a misdemeanor for others, but it all depends on the exact...
When Can a Traffic Offense Lead to an Arrest and Conviction?
Severity of Traffic Offenses Different traffic violations could cause a person to get charged with a misdemeanor or even a felony, but it depends on the scenario. If an individual does get charged with a felony due to a traffic offense, they are looking at the...
Probable Cause and Reasonable Suspicion
When Law Enforcement Asks to Search Your Vehicle Have you ever been pulled over by a traffic cop? Did he ask you if it was alright to search your vehicle? Understand that in most situations, it’s the driver themselves who have given police officers a right to search...
Divorce After Domestic Violence in New Jersey
Domestic Violence Statistics Do you think domestic violence is an issue of the past? Think again. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence estimates that a person is physically abused by an intimate partner every 20 minutes in the U.S. In many instances, the...
Small Fines and Fees the Backbone of Small-Town Police Departments
Police Agencies and Fines A disturbing trend throughout the country involving police agencies and small fines has become entrenched in small towns. The trend involves police departments relying on small fines and other fees to fund their operating budgets and it has...