Property division can be one of the most contentious aspects of divorce. This process can become even more stressful if property division impacts property that you thought was solely yours. How might separate property become marital property? Which of your possessions...
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Did you have a work injury in New Jersey or Pennsylvania? Know the limitations of each State’s system.
HAVE A WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIM PENDING IN NEW JERSEY OR PENNSYLVANIA AND ARE CONSIDERING TAKING A DIFFERENT JOB? DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF YOUR WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM, YOU MAY BE LIMITING YOUR RIGHTS. As recently reported, one in four Americans plan to leave...
New law expands where you can suffer a work injury
You might remember an incident from 2010 when a New Jersey woman was hit by a vehicle while walking to her job as a clerk for Morris County. Her workers' compensation claim reached the state supreme court, which ruled against her. The court reasoned that since the...
The Request for Reconsideration: Next Steps After a Social Security Application Denial
If your Application for Social Security disability benefits was denied for medical reasons, the next step in the process is to file a type of appeal called a “Request for Reconsideration.” A common mistake in the disability application process is failing to file a...
Custody Case in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
In custody cases, Courts in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey expect and require that parties will co-parent and communicate with one another in the best interests of their children. The most common forms of communication between parents today are text messages and...
BE CAREFUL WITH SLIPPERY CONDITIONS
With the Winter now upon us, and the inclement weather it brings, we all need to be careful where walk as the precipitation and low temperatures can be treacherous. Unfortunately, we ALL have slipped and fallen on snow and ice. If you slip, you might wonder if the...
Who is liable for a slip-and-fall?
When someone is visiting a private property or a public space, and they experience a slip and fall, the consequences can be serious. Nearly 20% of falls end with a broken bone or head trauma, leading to serious medical costs. No matter what kind of costs come from...
Do you know your rights as an essential working during COVID-19?
NEW JERSEY WORKERS OR EMPLOYEES WHO CONTRACT COVID-19 AND ARE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL WORKERS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THE DIAGNOSIS IS RELATED TO WORK AND COMPENSABLE. Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to be front and center in our...
What can I do to prepare for divorce?
Filing for a divorce is a difficult decision to make. It is rare that a person is unaware that their marriage is falling apart or that their spouse is contemplating divorce. As a result, not many people are completely blindsided to hear that their spouse would like to...
What to Expect at Your Social Security Disability Hearing
Many Social Security disability cases are denied at the Application and first appeal stages, and so many applicants will be scheduled for a hearing. A hearing is also often the final stage in a Social Security disability claim. If you have a Social Security...
