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...
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What Can Happen If I Drive With a Suspended License?
When someone loses their driving privileges by suspension, it can be an extreme hardship in their life. The person may not have any other means of getting to work or bringing their children to school. It may be tempting for those who hold a suspended license to get...
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...
Don’t Underestimate The Downsides of NJ and PA Traffic Tickets
Law enforcement officers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania routinely issue citations for a variety of behind-the-wheel infractions, but how serious are the consequences for those who choose to ignore the citation? Cited motorists are often unaware of the potential...
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...
How Is Child Custody Decided In New Jersey?
As a parent facing a divorce, your main concern will be how the divorce will affect your children. How will they handle splitting their time between both parents? How much time will you be allowed to spend with your children? Will you have joint custody, and how will...
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...
When Can I Return to Court to Modify My Custody Order in New Jersey and Pennsylvania?
When a parent is placed under a child custody order by the court they most likely wonder when they will be able to modify that order. In fact, custody orders and parenting time orders placed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are never final and can be modified anytime...
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...