New Jersey Divorce FAQ
At Simon Law Group LLC, we understand that divorce can be a challenging and overwhelming time. To...
At Simon Law Group LLC, we understand that divorce can be a challenging and overwhelming time. To...
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney's negligence, unprofessional behavior, or lack of...
Changing one's name is a significant decision that can have a profound impact on an individual's...
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Should I hire an lawyer if I fell in a store?
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining process, especially when it involves...
If you were...
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining process, especially when it involves...
Filing for bankruptcy is a legal process that can provide relief for individuals or businesses who...
Will I be entitled to alimony if I get divorced?
Buying a house is a complex legal process that involves many legal documents and procedures that...
The topic of Estate Planning refers to the process of making arrangements in advance for the...
Divorce is a legal process that involves a lot of complex issues, including property division,...
Today in a 6-3 decision, Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the court that the New...
In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), your date last insured plays a...
Attempting to navigate the expungement process can be daunting. This is especially true if you have...
Applying for and winning Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) benefits can be extremely...
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For as many years as I can remember, I've had consultations with clients who when I explain that it...
I can't tell you how many times people have approached me and said my parents are mentally...
Unfortunately, what can be the most difficult issue in a divorce is the issue of child custody. By...
Simon Law Group, LLC, is proud to announce that John Kelleher, Esq. has joined the firm, located in...
As the temperatures get higher, it might not come as a surprise that more people are getting behind...
Summer break poses many challenges for parents whether they are together or divorced. Children’s...
Nobody likes finding out your mail has been sent to the wrong house. In a world that's ever more...
Alimony is the court determined amount of money the court chooses to have one partner pay the other...
Parenting a child with special needs, your life becomes exponentially more complex after their...
It feels like a strange thing to say but you may end up regretting not getting divorced sooner.
Police around the state will continue their push of the 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign...
For many the holiday season is the happiest time of year. Family and friends come together to...
Not many topics invoke the sort of emotional response that domestic violence does. For both those...
In 2016, NJ County Prosecutors began notifying over 20k people with past DUI arrests and...
The year 2018 has been tumultuous on all fronts. Many feel that the future is increasingly filled...
It can often feel like modern life is the constant search for more time to spend on the things...
The Simon Law Group is committed to improving our communities at every level. Whether it's donating...
Not every potential client we sit down with has a sordid tale of betrayal and misery that led them...
Getting a divorce can be a scary proposition. How are you going to support yourself? How are you...
The laws surrounding Marijuana in New Jersey, both recreational and medical, have been evolving...
For those following New Jersey's fight for the decriminalization and one day the legalization of...
Vehicular manslaughter, also known as vehicular homicide, is the charge given when someone has been...
A fair share of people reading this that at some point in their life stole something. Most often it...
Mr. Simon who is one of New Jersey's "Premier DUI Attorneys". As Managing Partner of the Simon Law...
With July 4th this Wednesday, we wanted to take a moment to remind you that if you've been drinking...
Summer heat is descending on the garden state in full force. Alongside the temperature is the...
With all of the modern conveniences such as ride-sharing apps and public transportation, a DUI/DWI...
The legal limit for alcohol consumption is 21, but that doesn't mean kids won't find ways to drink....
The reversal may not have immediate effects on what we do here at the Simon Law Group. Overtime...
After a lab technician was caught mishandling the testing of evidence in drug cases, prosecutors...
Very rarely do divorces occur where both parties leave the relationship happy. A divorce usually...
Gov. Phil Murphy was elected on a platform strongly built around reforming of marijuana culture and...
Unless you also work in the law field you may not know the difference between legal and physical...
The ability to drive in the United States is not a right of it's citizens, the law views it as a...
Stuart Rabner, the New Jersey Supreme Court's Chief Justice released a memo April 17th condemning a...
Spring is finally arriving in New Jersey, and with it comes an upswing in the amount of DUI's/DWI's...
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It's easy to think that you will be able to represent yourself when it comes to filing a claim of...
If you've been granted either parole or probation it may feel like you're getting off easy. However...
As long as there have been cars, there have been accidents caused by drinking and driving. As...
In a broad step towards legalization Gov. Murphy announced a sweeping reform to the state's...
The New Jersey Workers' Compensation act has a pretty liberal definition of who qualifies as an...
Domestic abuse is an unfortunate reality of our everyday world. While it's kept mostly in the...
If you’re not sure whether or not you should file for divorce, you should contact our team of...
In a news cycle that saw a bride arrested for a DWI on the way to the wedding. A story out of Texas...
The Deadline to appeal your property taxes is April 1st, so make sure you are aware of whether or...
If the DCPP comes into your home and has reason to suspect abuse or neglect is taking place, they...
If you heard that someone recently filed for bankruptcy an old friend or coworker maybe. That...
New Jersey has extremely severe penalties for firearm and weapon violations that are harsher than...
With the invention of ride sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft you would think that DUI’s would be...
On Thursday, February the 15th, our attorney Dan Swinton led a talk on the importance of estate...
After the conclusion of a DCPP or DYFS investigation, they will have 60 days to tell you the...
The longer a couple has been together the more that must be sorted out during an unfortunate...
A charge of burglary in New Jersey is no small ticket. Unlike running a red light, or forgetting to...
Here at the Simon Law Group, our lawyers are ready to assist Somerville residents with indictable...
There are very few events in life that are greater seismic shifts then having a child removed from...
Nobody wants to spend more time than they have to in a New Jersey court of law. Usually if you’re...
Accidents happen, it's one of life's unfortunate truisms. Accidents also happen in our workplaces...
For the most part, anyone reading this post can accurately and succinctly describe what a lawsuit...
One of the most often-confused sets of offenses occurs when a driver is cited for either reckless...
The start of a new year is the perfect time to secure your future and make sure you’ve done...
101 foreign nationals were taken into custody during a series of raids taking part throughout the...
On January 3rd a state appointed special master will begin a series of hearings to determine...
A measure has passed through the New Jersey legislature that makes it a disorderly person’s offense...
If you are like most Americans, you associate the Thanksgiving holiday with a few key traditional...
Everyone makes mistakes; some are at best inconsequential like forgetting to turn the lights out...
A Gallup poll released in October showed that 64% of Americans favor the legalization of marijuana,...
There are a multitude of reasons why you would plead guilty to a traffic ticket. You may not have...
Very recently, last week in fact, I wrote an introductory blog about the many reasons it’s so...
If you have turned on the news in the last few years, in the last twenty years even, you’ll have...
On Tuesday State Attorney General Christopher Porrino filed a lawsuit in Essex County Superior...
Buying a new car is a stressful experience. We in New Jersey are very dependent on our vehicles to...
If you've recently had an interaction with the law or been accused of a crime, your charge falls...
It requires a lot of trust to potentially put your life in the hands of someone else. A doctor even...
Everyday people call the Simon Law Group looking for advice and consultation about their traffic...
Everyone has had a bad day, some have had many. This doesn’t make them a bad person, or in any way...
In 2016, the state of New Jersey had the largest number of foreclosures in the country. Even though...
Livingston New Jersey has proposed a plan to begin random drug tests on high school students within...
Last week, I wrote about the sort of things you may experience when the DCPP begins an investigation
If there is one state entity whose name carries with it controversy and strong opinions, it’s the...
A sobering new study shows that 17 percent of fatal car accidents involve underage drivers. This is...
Recently, I wrote a short column about starting a new job, and the importance of knowing your...
There are a number of common misconceptions surrounding domestic violence, many of which can be...
If you have read the news lately I am sure you are aware that Toys’R Us has filed for bankruptcy....
A few generations ago it was the normal to work your whole life in a single field or career. The...
A teacher, who says she’s suffered P.T.S.D. after 3 students became verbally and physically...
With the ever diversifying American family dynamic, it’s important to know legally how to protect...
Opiate addiction has become a massive epidemic in this country, with little signs of it slowing...
Whether it’s a ticket for going a few miles over the speed limit or assembling your will, your...
A divorce is an emotional and trying time, it may be difficult to know what your rights are. As...
A New Jersey appellate court has ruled 2-1 in a decision released on August the 28th that would...
If you are involved in a heroin-related crime, the charges you will face will largely depend upon...
You may believe that once you’ve completed a Will, it never again needs to cross your mind. Yet if...
It is a near certainty that you have heard the Miranda Rights being read before. It’s in almost...
A doctor who stepped in to correct a colleague’s mistake should not have been allowed to testify...
A standard of New Jersey family law was overturned on Tuesday in a unanimous decision. For sixteen...
If you've been charged with a count of heroin possession, the most important thing to know is that...
Shoplifting -- the act of stealing goods from a store while pretending to be a customer -- is one...
Summer has arrived, and with it comes the season where the most DUI’s occur. People who are looking...
Law enforcement has always encouraged people to contact them if you notice any suspicious behavior...
It's amazing what companies are trying to get away with over and over again. Remember the day when...
Imagine you have been having financial trouble because maybe your spouse lost their job, or maybe...
In November of 2016 Britt J. Simon obtained training and is now qualified pursuant to the National...
Juvenile Sentencings has New Jersey Questioning the System
State and Federal laws have Medical Marijuana patients and providers in limbo
U.S Justice Department officials are in preparation to end the use of private prisons with...
NJ’s 2014 law legalizing sports betting and wagering has been struck down by a twelve-judge panel...
NJ legislators gave the final “go ahead” to a bill that would allow those suffering from...
The US Equal Opportunity Commission, among its many other functions, determines the basis of claims...
A breakdown in inter-office professionalism occurred when Deputy Public Defender Christina Behle of...
Have you ever Googled a product, or found a business on a page and noticed that it had an almost...
$18 Million Awarded, revoked over Accutane Drug, 3,000 Cases to go…
Bright lights not enough to warrant traffic stop
Popular Over the Counter Drug Issued Warning by FDA, may Ignite Lawsuits
Jail time for teachers having consensual sex with adult students?
Governor Christie recently signed into law an act of legislation addressing one of the issues of...
Freehold, NJ - The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the murder conviction of a 65-year old man,...
Children’s Welfare (DCPP/DYFS) Agents exempt from Law Suit
“DD stores ‘Dunking’ their customers with overcharging”Think you’re paying too much while picking...
In a recent Ocean County Superior Court case, Judge Stephanie Wauters ruled on the issue of child...
The Personnel Files Act allows any individual to view their personnel file. In this particular case...
If you have recently filed or are in the process of filing a bankruptcy petition, be on the lookout...
Being charged with a criminal offense can be detrimental to your career, housing, and even getting...
Getting your vehicle searched can be lengthy, and in some cases unwarranted. A previous court...
For years, individuals with criminal records have sought to obtain expungements of their criminal...
Protecting Victims of Sexual Assault on Campus Through No Contact Orders
Forensic Evidence of Sexual Assault Retained for Five Years
Gender-based Discrimination in the Workplace is Illegal: You Have a Right to Pump Breastmilk
Are Doctors Over Prescribing Pain Medication to Injured Workers?
USDOJ Announces New Website Addressing Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and...
Congressional Inaction Endangers Social Security Disability Trust Fund
Studies Support Putting More Emphasis on Title IX Obligations of High Schools and Middle Schools
On July 23, a NJ appeals court ruled that the discrimination claims filed by three former Ernst &...
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The Importance of Properly Documenting Your Workplace Injuries
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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Homeowners who had temporary or trial agreements to modify their mortgages under the Federal home...
Exposure to Second Hand Smoke and Workers' Compensation
If you have been charged with a criminal act in New Jersey, Call today...
Worker's Compensation:
In short, this case says punitive damages paid are not tax-deductible. It's almost funny that a...
By Michael...
The New Jersey Appeals Court addresses when the police may order a person out of the car. A Police...
You can't get it both ways. The Supreme Court of New Jersey said if the damages are actual, then...
As with most laws in the United States, Worker’s Compensation laws are constantly changing and...
By Steven Keppler, Esq.
Federal and New Jersey law protect employees from retaliation by employers...
The complete understanding of this case is necessary in order to evaluate whether the Appellate...
Sophisticated employer Michaels, currently has a class-action lawsuit which alleges that Michaels...