Getting Your Fair Share During Divorce Property Division
Over the course of your marriage, you and your spouse may have accumulated a significant amount of property and assets. During your divorce, you want to be sure you get your fair share in any property division settlement or order that is issued. While your attorney will handle the details…
Warning Signs of Domestic Violence in Divorce
Going through the breakup of a marriage, the resulting separation, and an ensuing divorce proceedings is never easy. Unfortunately, in some cases, it can bring out hostile and aggressive behaviors you have never before experienced with your spouse. Domestic violence is a common problem. The emotional and often volatile nature…
Wills and Other Advanced-Planning Documents You Need to Have in Place
In the midst of leading a busy life, many people fail to take the time to consider what might happen if they die without a will or advanced directive (otherwise known as a “living will”). Unfortunately, the fact is that accidental injuries, illnesses, and chronic health conditions happen when you…
Do I Need a Real Estate Attorney?
Real estate attorneys provide important services to their clients and are often a sound investment. A lawyer can help protect her client’s rights and guide the client to avoid certain pitfalls. However, not everyone gets a real estate attorney, instead relying on their realtor’s skill. Read on to better understand…
5 Steps for Hiring a Real Estate Attorney
Real estate lawyers can help their clients draft or review contracts, sue to establish ownership of property, or settle boundary disputes. To find a qualified real estate attorney, you should follow the steps below. Step 1: Collect Referrals There are many ways you can get referrals. For example, if you…
What is the Average Car Accident Settlement in New Jersey?
No one keeps statistics on car accident settlements, most of which are not disclosed to the public. However, you can estimate the value of your settlement by answering a few questions. How Much are Your Economic Losses? The purpose of a lawsuit is to make injured victims “whole,” i.e., return…
Do I Need an Attorney for a Divorce?
Divorce in New Jersey can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. If you and your spouse can reach an agreement on key issues, then you can divorce without a lawyer’s help. However, if you cannot agree but instead want to litigate issues, then you…
How to File for Divorce in New Jersey
The process of filing for divorce in New Jersey is not necessarily easy. Hiring a family lawyer or divorce attorney is generally the best move. Few couples want to think about divorce. Nevertheless, some marriages are beyond saving. Rather than prolong the misery it makes the most sense to file…
How Can I Get Full Custody of My Children?
The most straightforward way to get custody of your kids is to hire an experienced family lawyer. In a divorce, parents are typically most worried about what will happen to their children. Because they want to remain as involved as possible, they often seek “full custody” of their children. Read…
New Jersey DUI Penalties – What am I Facing?
New Jersey DUI Penalties When police arrest you for DUI, you might feel like your life is over. But DUI lawyer Jordan Rickards can help. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a very serious offense in New Jersey. The penalties you face will depend on whether this is your first,…
Do I Face Jail Time for Simple Assault?
Simple assault may be called simple, but in the eyes of the justice system, it is anything but. Assault is assault no matter which way you look at it, and putting nice adjectives in front of it does not make it any less severe. In fact, the term “simple” can…
Do I Have a Claim for Slip and Fall Compensation?
Slip and fall claims are some of the most common types of claims brought to civil court. However, that does not make them the most successful. Slip and fall claims are difficult to prove, and unfortunately, it is not uncommon for an insurance adjuster or a court to decide that…
