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...
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Child Custody in Pennsylvania and New Jersey : Texting
Courts throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania expect and require that both parties involved in a custody matter should co-parent and communicate with one another in the best interests of their children. The two most common forms of communication between co-parents...
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...
Do You Know Your Rights as an Essential Worker 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...
Scott M. Wilhelm President of the Hunterdon County Bar Association
On September 14, 2021, Managing Partner, Scott M. Wilhelm, was sworn-in as the President of the Hunterdon County Bar Association. Mr. Wilhelm has been an active member and leader of local bar associations for a long time. He is a member of, and previously was an...
Holiday and Vacation Time with Separated Parents
When assisting clients with their custody matters, something that is often overlooked is the client’s vacation time with their children. It is already difficult to create a day-to-day custody schedule with the other parent of your children, so it can be easy to forget...
Appealing a Denied Social Security Application
Noone likes to be rejected, especially when it comes to their Social Security Disability claim. It’s important to remember that while it may be upsetting and discouraging, appealing a denial is a common step in the Social Security Disability application process. In...
Bankruptcy is a Non-Taxable Event
There are many reasons one would consider filing for bankruptcy before seeking partial loan forgiveness from a creditor. As an example, when debts are discharged within a bankruptcy proceeding, it is considered a non-taxable event, while non-bankruptcy loan...
