Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a great option for New Jersey residents who want to relieve themselves of their debts and can make monthly payments on the debt. While a Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharges all qualifying debts, Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves paying off the...
Few feelings are worse than the one you get when you see lights in your rearview mirror while driving. While it is apparent that law enforcement is pulling you over, it may not be obvious why the traffic stop is occurring. And when a police officer shares they suspect...
In a New Jersey divorce, you should walk away with your fair share of the marital estate. This doesn’t mean that the division has to be 50/50, but you will have room to argue for what you truly deserve. But you’re only going to get a fair shake from the property...
When it comes to schemes, one often thinks of a scam that tricks you into to believing you will benefit greatly by participating. While pyramid schemes might come to mind, these presumed business ventures would not necessarily result in a criminal charge. On the other...
Bankruptcy can provide relief for individuals and businesses drowning in debt, offering a chance to restructure finances under court protection. In New Jersey, like elsewhere, assets fall into two categories during bankruptcy: exempt and non-exempt. Knowing the...
A major financial magazine last year conducted a survey of people who divorced to try to find out why people choose to end their marriages. Despite the divorce rate declining in recent years, half of all first marriages end in a divorce. This means an Essex County...
New Jersey residents dealing with personal financial challenges who have made the decision to file for bankruptcy have taken the first step toward getting their finances in order. However, people are frequently unsure of which chapter is best for them. In general,...
Divorce is hard enough as it is. You have to figure out how you’re going to make ends meet once your divorce is finalized, and your fighting over property and child custody can be time consuming and stressful. That said, with a little bit of diligence and...
New Jersey, like most other states, has enacted a statute that prohibits all persons who operate a motor vehicle on the state’s highways from driving with a blood alcohol content (“BAC”) greater than 0.08%. Most states have similar limits. The limit on BAC effectively...
White collar crimes, characterized by non-violent financial motives, encompass a range of offenses, including allegations of fraud, embezzlement and money laundering. Understanding the nuances of these crimes, potential defenses, and the aftermath of a conviction is...
