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- How to Manage Divorce When You Own a Business Together Blog
Dec 11, 2024
Divorce This guide aims to provide business owners in New Jersey with insights and strategies for managing divorce while safeguarding both personal and professional interests. Understanding the Intersection of Business and Divorce When a couple co-owns a business, divorce introduces unique complexities. New Jersey follows equitable distribution laws, meaning marital assets—including businesses—are divided fairly, though not necessarily equally. If the business was started during the marriage or grew significantly due to joint effort, it i... - Navigating New Jersey’s Implied Consent Law: What Every Driver Should Know Blog
Dec 10, 2024
Driving in New Jersey requires more than understanding the rules of the road—it means adhering to legal obligations like the state’s implied consent law. This law mandates that drivers suspected of driving under the influence At Davis Law Firm, we understand how overwhelming it can be to face refusal or DUI charges. This guide will help you understand New Jersey’s implied consent law, its penalties, and how we can protect your rights. What I... - Child Custody Battles: Understanding Legal vs. Physical Custody in New Jersey
Nov 13, 2024
Divorce is challenging, but for parents, determining custody arrangements is often one of the most emotionally charged aspects of the process. In New Jersey, For parents facing a custody dispute, it’s essential to understand the differences between legal and physical custody, as well as how New Jersey law governs these matters. At Davis Law Firm, we work with parents to resolve custody disputes while working to protect the child's well-being. What is Legal Custod... - Navigating New Jersey’s Ignition Interlock Device Laws After a DUI
Nov 6, 2024
If you've been convicted of a What Is an Ignition Interlock Device? An ignition interlock device (IID) is a breathalyzer that connects to your vehicle’s ignition system. The device requires you to blow into it to test your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) before the car will start. If the IID detects a BAC above a predetermined level, typically 0.05%, the vehicle will not start. In New Jersey, IIDs are not only a tool fo... - Navigating High-Conflict Divorces: Legal Strategies for Custody and Asset Division
Oct 16, 2024
Divorce In this blog, we’ll explore legal strategies for high-conflict divorces and how a divorce lawyer can help you manage these challenges in New Jersey. What Constitutes a High-Conflict Divorce? A high-conflict divorce occurs when the parties involved have ongoing disputes that cannot be resolved easily through negotiation or mediation. This often involves intense disagreements over important issues such as: Child Custody Asset Division Alimony/Spousal Support Child Custody in High-Conflict Divorces Child custody The child’... - Challenging Police Procedures: How Mishandled Evidence Can Impact Your Criminal Defense
Oct 9, 2024
When you’ve been charged with a crime in New Jersey, the strength of the evidence against you often determines the course of your case. However, mistakes in the handling, collection, or preservation of evidence can create significant legal issues that work in your favor. Mishandled evidence can weaken the prosecution’s case, providing your criminal defense lawyer with a powerful tool to challenge the charges. In this blog, we’ll explore how improper evidence handling can impac... - Child Relocation and Its Impact on Custody: What to Do When Your Co-Parent Plans to Move
Sep 27, 2024
Child custody In this blog, we’ll explore the complexities of child relocation, how it impacts custody arrangements, and what steps you can take if you’re opposing a move. Understanding Child Relocation and Custody Child relocation refers to when one parent, typically the custodial parent, wishes to move to a new location with the child. This can involve moving to a different city, state, or even country. Relocation poses a challenge for existing custody arrangements, a... - Understanding Diversionary Programs: How They Work and When You Might Qualify
Sep 13, 2024
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, but for eligible individuals, diversionary programs offer an alternative to the traditional criminal justice process. These programs are designed to provide a second chance for individuals charged with certain offenses, allowing them to avoid a criminal conviction and the long-term consequences that come with it. This blog will answer common questions about What is a Diversionary Program? A diversionary program is an alternative to traditional prosecution, typically aime... - How Property Is Divided in a New Jersey Divorce: Equitable Distribution Explained
Aug 21, 2024
Going through a What Is Equitable Distribution? Equitable distribution refers to the fair, though not necessarily equal, division of marital property between spouses during a divorce. Unlike community property states where assets are typically split 50/50, New Jersey law allows courts to distribute property in a way that is deemed fair, based on various factors specific to each case. Importantly, "equitable" does not mean "equal," and the division will depend on your unique circumstances... - The Consequences of Refusing a Breathalyzer in New Jersey: Is It Worth the Risk?
Aug 7, 2024
When you're pulled over on suspicion of Understanding New Jersey’s Implied Consent Law New Jersey, like many other states, operates under an "implied consent" law. This means that by merely driving on New Jersey roads, you have implicitly agreed to submit to chemical testing (which includes breath, blood, or urine tests) if a law enforcement officer suspects you are driving under the influence. The purpose of this law is to help authorities enforce DU...
