Believe it or not, a person is more likely to be involved in a fatal auto accident on a country road than on an urban road. Even though more than half of our nation's population resides in the country's 50 most populous urban areas - cities such as New York, Los...
When you think of dangers on the road, you probably picture congested city streets and rush hour traffic. However, rural auto accidents are more likely to be fatal than city crashes. High speeds, alcohol, reduced access to medical care, and other factors lead to the...
Myth 1: Only women are entitled to spousal support/alimony. The truth is that both men and women are equally entitled to receive spousal support, if they are the lesser earning spouse and if the circumstances of the marriage call for support. Myth 2: Women/mothers are...
When it comes to automobile insurance, do not count on the person who caused the accident to have ample liability insurance to cover the totality of your injuries. In many states, the minimum liability insurance required by state law is absurdly low. For instance, a...
Traditional divorce proceedings involve the filing of pleadings (often times including numerous motions), various court appearances, the production of discovery, mandatory economic mediation and thousands of dollars in legal fees. However, it is possible to get...
Many responsible people create a Last Will & Testament, but, unfortunately, many of those same people shove it in a drawer and forget about it. Failure to keep your Will up to date can lead to just as many problems as not having a Will at all can.You may have...
The lawyers of Wilhelm & Roemersma proudly serve injury victims and their loved ones throughout the greater New Jersey and Pennsylvania area. Their legal help is especially important following serious auto accidents that result in major injuries or death. Many...
If you ever have the misfortune of being involved in a motor vehicle accident, be sure to utilize the personal injury protection (PIP) benefits of your automobile insurance policy. Whether or not the accident was your fault, contact your own auto insurance company and...
The following is a list of common misconceptions on the issue of Family Law. 1. The mother is always designated as the parent of primary residence for the child. 2. Only men pay alimony to their former spouse. 3. Permanent alimony (now known as open duration alimony)...
The Effect of Restraining Orders on Service Requirements. The Wife in J.C. v. M.C., 2013 N.J. Super. LEXIS 213 (Ch. Div. Sept. 13, 2013) was granted a Final Restraining Order against the Husband. However, the Wife did not file for a divorce from the...