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What Is The Child’s Best Interest Standard and Why Is It Important?

August 16, 2021

One of the most important jobs of the court when presiding over a divorce case is constructing the best plan for the minor children. In this context, this means that the custody decisions must keep the children’s “best interests” at the forefront of any decision related to their welfare. Children have an intrinsic right to be happy, feel protected, and experience emotional, mental, and physical health. They also have the right to participate in the lives of both of their […]

Posted in: Criminal Law

Honoring the Safety of the Victim While Honoring the Rights of the Accused: The Paradox of Criminal Law

August 13, 2021

The criminal court system in New Jersey is up against a paradoxical reality. Both victims, accused defendants, and criminal perpetrators are protected under the law. Before a criminal trial, there is what is called a pretrial discovery period. During this time, information is shared between the defendant’s and accuser’s legal counsels. The specifics of what a legal counsel must share with the other side are determined by the New Jersey criminal laws, courts, and judges. Usually, the information required to […]

Posted in: Child Custody Co-Parenting Criminal Law Divorce Family Law Parental Rights

Can Criminal Charges and Convictions Impact Custody Decisions?

August 6, 2021

Whether you are battling in divorce proceedings or outside of marriage, child custody is a thorny issue with as many considerations as there are families. Criminal charges against you can further complicate these issues. Each family situation merits a customized view and arrangement, though some principles remain constant. For one, judges deciding custody disputes always look to the best interests of the child when awarding custody to one or both parents. The starting presumption is that a child’s best interests […]

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What can a juvenile offender expect in the New Jersey juvenile justice system?

July 29, 2021

A juvenile charged with a crime in New Jersey is regarded in the eyes of the justice system differently than an adult, although both face repercussions upon a finding of guilt. As opposed to its adult counterpart, the specific intention of the juvenile justice system is the main difference. The juvenile justice system exists not only to enact and carry out consequences for a youth under 18 years old who has committed a delinquent act, but also to rehabilitate them. […]

Don’t Get It Twisted: Common Family Law Misconceptions in NJ

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What does it Mean? Common Family Law Misconceptions in NJ

July 23, 2021

There are many terms in family law that people do not understand or understand only partially. Legal terminology can leave one hearing one thing while thinking another. Let’s take a look at some of the most common mistakes people make when discussing family law. Prenuptial agreements: Mine, Yours, Ours You don’t have to be rich or have several businesses to set up an agreement before you are married. A prenup is similar to a will in that if you and […]

What Is The Child’s Best Interest Standard and Why Is It Important?

Honoring the Safety of the Victim While Honoring the Rights of the Accused: The Paradox of Criminal Law

Can Criminal Charges and Convictions Impact Custody Decisions?

What can a juvenile offender expect in the New Jersey juvenile justice system?

What does it Mean? Common Family Law Misconceptions in NJ

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