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Passaic County pair charged in North Bergen armed robbery

December 20, 2016

Last month, two men were arrested and charged in a North Bergen, NJ robbery. The men allegedly used a gun to threaten and rob a car salesman while negotiating for the purchase of the car. The two men then attempted to evade the police but were subsequently detained. The suspects, Charles Umstead, 23, of North Haledon, and Wanya M. Gore, 21, of Paterson, were arrested and charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and obstructing a governmental function for […]

Posted in: Divorce Family Law High Net Worth Divorce

Splitting 401K in Divorce

November 30, 2016

When considering separation and divorce in the state of New Jersey, one of the most important factors is thinking about equitable distribution of property. In most cases, property is distributed fairly, but with a consideration towards which spouse contributed more towards a particular asset. Retirement related funds however, such as a 401k plan, are different. Passaic County courts follow the same rule of thumb as other courts in NJ. That is, any money put into the 401k account from the beginning of the […]

Posted in: Assault Criminal Law Domestic Violence Simple Assault Uncategorized

Domestic Violence, Your Safety is Paramount

November 24, 2016

There were over 62,000 domestic violence offenses reported by the police across New Jersey, in 2014. Documented offenses range from harassment and simple assault to assault and homicide. Taking action and calling the authorities when you are a victim of domestic violence is imperative to your safety and to the safety of your entire family. However, many individuals struggle to understand and identify that they themselves have suffered from a domestic assault or abuse. Often understanding if you are a […]

Posted in: Alimony Divorce

Factors to be Considered for Alimony Awards in New Jersey

October 20, 2016

In New Jersey, alimony determinations are not made using a set formula in the same way that child support calculations are. Instead, alimony varies on a case-by-case basis, as the court utilizes a list of factors to arrive at these awards. New Jersey’s Alimony Statute, found in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, enumerates the specific factors that must be weighed when making a determination of alimony in a given divorce case. Factors of Alimony in New Jersey New Jersey’s alimony factors range from the actual […]

Posted in: Employment Law

Former Prosecutor Settles Employment Lawsuit with NJ Attorney General’s Office

October 4, 2016

A former Assistant Prosecutor in Hudson County recently received a $1.5 million settlement in his employment lawsuit against the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, after claiming that he was fired in retaliation for making a whistleblower claim. The plaintiff in this case is former Assistant Hunterdon County Prosecutor Bennett Barlyn, who alleged that he was fired after citing that his superiors chose to drop criminal charges in service of political allies to Governor Chris Christie. The criminal case involved former Hunterdon County Sheriff Deborah Trout, Undersheriff Michael Russo, […]

Passaic County pair charged in North Bergen armed robbery

Splitting 401K in Divorce

Domestic Violence, Your Safety is Paramount

Factors to be Considered for Alimony Awards in New Jersey

Former Prosecutor Settles Employment Lawsuit with NJ Attorney General’s Office

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