Posts by Jordan Rickards
Five Times You Need to Update Your Will
Having a legally valid will in place helps ensure that your final wishes are communicated to loved ones, and it allows you to designate who will inherit from your estate. If you have not taken the time to create a will, this important task should be at the top of your list. However, a will…
Read MoreLegal Options to Protect You Against Domestic Violence
Domestic violence involves any type of physical, sexual, emotional, or financial abuse that occurs with someone you live with, are dating, or with whom you share a child. While it may start small, with occasional angry outbursts, disrespectful behavior, or stinging comments, it can quickly escalate to a potentially life-threatening situation. At the Law Office…
Read MoreProtecting Your Child Against Juvenile Charges
Parents do their best to instill strong values in their children. Unfortunately, running with the wrong crowd, making an error in judgment, or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time could put your children on the wrong side of the law. While juvenile charges are handled differently than adult charges, they are…
Read MoreImportant Assets That Often Go Undetected in Divorce Proceedings
Marital property and asset division plays an important role in divorce proceedings. Decisions made have the potential to impact you, your financial security, and your ability to recover in the months and years to come. It is important to get legal guidance in regards to these matters from an experienced New Jersey divorce attorney before…
Read MoreCreating a Parenting Plan for Your Child
Children benefit by having both of their parents play an active and engaged role in their lives. The New Jersey Courts recognize this and encourage both parties in child custody proceedings to work together to create a parenting plan. The following outlines tips for making a parenting plan that will benefit both you and your…
Read MoreOlder Adults and Divorce
With advances in extending health and vitality on into later years, older adults find themselves with more options in terms of their lifestyle. While this has numerous benefits, one adverse impact seems to be an increasing divorce rate. Older couples who may have been married for decades are now considering divorce as an option in…
Read MoreFour Common Crimes That Occur Over Spring Break
Spring break offers a chance for college students to take their focus off classes, homework, and studying in order to have some fun. For adults, spring break offers the opportunity to enjoy themselves as well, whether it involves a weekend trip to the beach or just spending a little extra time hanging out with friends.…
Read MoreAuthorities Expand Guidelines for Hate Crimes in New Jersey
Hate crimes target, threaten, or otherwise victimize a person or group of people based on the fact that they are perceived as different from others. Previously, these types of charges involved people of different races, religions, or ethnicities. However, authorities in New Jersey have recently moved to expand the guidelines to include others who commonly…
Read MoreSix Things That Can Make Criminal Penalties More Severe
Being charged with any type of crime in Middlesex County is a serious matter. Even an otherwise minor offense could result in serious penalties, and having an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney on side will make a big difference. We can investigate your case, review the evidence against you, and negotiate with law enforcement…
Read MoreShorter Jail Sentences and Job Assistance “Next Step” In Criminal Justice Reform
New Jersey has been at the forefront recently in terms of criminal justice reform, seeking to loosen overly restrictive provisions that put people accused or convicted of any type of criminal activity at a distinct disadvantage. Activists insist current laws and practices target minorities and lower income populations, failing to provide equal justice for all.…
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