Ocean Township Legal Blog
What information do you need to start a personal injury case?
Your initial consultation with an attorney should provide you the information you need to take the next steps. However, it rarely hurts to be prepared. Regardless of where you are in the process, there is almost always the opportunity to gather new information....
How do I prove that a business owner caused me to slip and fall?
When you visit a commercial establishment where a dangerous condition exists, the owner and employees owe a duty of care to warn you of the potential for harm. A supermarket manager, for example, may ask employees to set up a large warning sign near a leaking ice...
How can I save money on divorce?
Divorce is often very expensive. Many people focus on the costs associated with the aftermath of divorce, such as property division, child support, and alimony. However, even though these expenses are well-known, many people overlook the actual cost of the divorce...
Dividing your family business in the divorce
If you and your spouse are divorcing and you have a family business, you have some difficult decisions ahead. Those decisions will likely impact others, including employees, customers and your community. Some businesses are separate property, but if your company is...
Speeding and head-on crashes
When it comes to traffic accidents, head-on collisions are often especially devastating. When two vehicles collide in this manner, those riding in each vehicle are especially likely to pass away or sustain a serious injury. Moreover, these accidents are especially...
Think before you post- What should you know about SM in divorce?
Social media has changed the way most people do anything these days, from interacting with friends and loved ones to shopping to marketing. According to The National Law Review, it has even changed the way people go through divorce, and is even responsible for...
What you must know about calculating child support
The New Jersey Department of Human Services outlines the factors that parents and courts must consider in determining child support. We have helped parents understand their rights and responsibilities with respect to providing financially for their children after...
Did I get a concussion from my slip-and-fall accident?
If you hit your head when you fell and have not felt well since then, a concussion is possible. This is a serious condition that requires medical attention. If you suspect you have a concussion, ask someone to accompany you to the doctor. Mayo Clinic explains that...
Does child support impact alimony?
The most common setup in a divorce is that whoever pays child support also pays alimony. This is because the way the court calculates the two is similar, and in most cases, the parent who has the children most of the time earns the least amount of money. According to...
Need is at the heart of alimony
Alimony or spousal support is often a part of a divorce agreement. Typically, you will find it is prevalent in higher asset divorce cases where one spouse may not have worked during the marriage and the other spouse is a high wage earner. The ultimate goal of spousal...
