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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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...
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...
Scott M. Wilhelm President of the Hunterdon County Car 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, one of the most overlooked issues is that of vacation time with the children. It is difficult enough to create a day-to-day custody schedule with the other parent of your child, and parents may simply overlook the...
Appealing a Denied Social Security Application
Receiving a denial letter can be discouraging and upsetting, but do not give up – appealing a denial is common to the Social Security disability application process. On average, more than 70% of Social Security disability applications are denied, and so appealing in...
BANKRUPTCY IS A NON-TAXABLE EVENT
While there may be many reasons to file bankruptcy, as opposed to seek partial loan forgiveness from a creditor, an often overlooked benefit to bankruptcy is that the discharge of a debt in a bankruptcy proceeding is a non-taxable event whereas non-bankruptcy loan...
