NJ Law Blogs

When you obtained your New Jersey driver's license (or when you chose to drive on New Jersey roads as an out-of-state driver), you implicitly agreed to submit to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DWI. This is the "implied consent" law. N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a makes it a separate offense to refuse a breath, blood, or urine test after a lawful DWI arrest. This is the part that surprises most drivers: refusal is its own charge, independent of whether you were actually intoxicated. You can be charged with both DWI and refusal simultaneously. And in many cases, the refusal penalties are harsher than the DWI penalties.

New Jersey abolished "permanent alimony" as a legal category in 2014 when the legislature amended N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. The correct term is "open durational alimony." While the practical effect is similar (support without a fixed end date for marriages over 20 years), the legal framework is different, and the 2014 reforms added retirement-age presumptions and other limitations that did not exist under the old permanent alimony standard.

A few years ago, divorce evidence usually came in the form of bank statements, witness testimony, or stacks of printed emails. Today, it is often sitting quietly inside a smartphone. A late-night text. A deleted Instagram post. A Ring camera clip. An Apple Watch location history. Even conversati...

The Jersey Shore is one of the most popular summer destinations on the East Coast. From Asbury Park to Seaside Heights to Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County and Monmouth County shoreline towns welcome tens of millions of visitors between Memorial Day and Labor Day. With that volume comes risk: cracked boardwalk planks, unguarded pools, overcrowded bars, rip currents at understaffed beaches, and negligent property owners cutting corners to maximize summer revenue. As NJ personal injury attorneys with offices in Point Pleasant Beach, Red Bank, and Brick Township, we've seen how devastating a single summer accident can be. This guide breaks down the most common types of shore injuries, who's legally responsible, and what you need to do to protect your claim.

A restraining order is a court-issued directive that prohibits one person (the defendant) from having contact with another person (the plaintiff). In New Jersey, restraining orders are governed by the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act and are available to individuals who have experienced domestic violence at the hands of a current or former spouse, dating partner, household member, or co-parent. The statute covers a wide range of acts that qualify as domestic violence, including assault, harassment, stalking, terroristic threats, criminal mischief, criminal restraint, and sexual assault, among others. You do not need to have been physically injured to qualify for a restraining order.

Traditional assets like bank accounts, retirement funds, and real estate are relatively straightforward to identify and value during a divorce. Cryptocurrency is different. Digital assets are stored on decentralized blockchains, can be held in anonymous or pseudonymous wallets, and can be transferred globally in minutes. This creates both a disclosure challenge and a valuation challenge that New Jersey family courts are increasingly confronting.

New Jersey divides marital property using 16 statutory factors. Learn what they are, how courts weigh them, and what to expect in your divorce.

A DWI conviction under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 carries fines up to $1,000, mandatory license suspension, and potential jail time, even for first-time offenders.

If you're considering divorce in New Jersey, the process can feel overwhelming at first. Most people don't know where to begin, what paperwork is required, or how long everything will take. The truth is, filing for divorce is not just about ending a marriage—it's about protecting your finances, y...

Key Takeaways Text messages can be used as evidence in New Jersey divorce cases Courts may consider texts when deciding custody, alimony, and credibility Deleted messages are not always permanently erased What you say digitally during a divorce can significantly impact your case In today...

Divorce is built on the idea of full financial transparency—but that's not always how it plays out in reality. In many New Jersey divorce cases, one spouse suspects the other isn't being completely honest about money. Whether it's missing accounts, unexplained transactions, or income that sudden...

One moment, you are riding down the road. The next, a car clips you, runs a stop sign, or passes too close and knocks you off your bike.

You slipped on a broken step in your apartment building. A guest tripped over a loose carpet in your rental unit. You were hurt in a neighbor's home.

For many families, pets are much more than property—they are companions, emotional supports, and part of everyday life. It's no surprise that when couples divorce, deciding who keeps the family dog or cat can become one of the most emotional disputes in the process. Many people assume courts wil...

You booked an Uber or Lyft expecting a safe ride. Instead, you ended up injured, dealing with medical bills, missed work, and a confusing tangle of insurance policies from multiple companies that all seem to be pointing fingers at each other.

Most people have heard of a prenup. Fewer know that you can sign a similar agreement after you're already married. It's called a postnuptial agreement, and in New Jersey, it can dramatically impact what happens if the marriage ends in divorce. For couples in Ocean, Monmouth, and Middlesex Coun...

Losing a loved one is devastating under any circumstances. When that loss results from someone else's negligence or recklessness, the grief is compounded by a deep sense of injustice.

For many couples, the house is the hardest part of the divorce. It's not just an asset on paper. It's where holidays happened. It's where the kids sleep. It may also be the single largest financial investment of the marriage. If you're filing for divorce in Ocean County, Monmouth County, or Mid...

Divorce is built on financial transparency. But what happens when one spouse suspects the other isn't being honest about money? Hidden assets are more common than people think in New Jersey divorce cases—especially when one spouse handled most of the finances. If you believe your spouse is conce...

Many people assume that to get divorced in New Jersey, one spouse must move out first. In reality, that's often not possible—and not required. Rising housing costs, shared mortgages, and concerns about children frequently leave spouses “separated” while still living under the same roof. This arr...

One of the first—and most stressful—questions people ask during a divorce is whether they will be forced to sell the family home. For many New Jersey couples, the house is their largest asset and often the center of family life. The idea of losing it can feel overwhelming, especially when childre...

When people think about divorce, they usually focus on the emotional fallout and the legal issues that come with ending a marriage. Questions about child custody, alimony, and dividing assets tend to dominate the conversation. What many New Jersey spouses don't realize until it's too late is that...

One of the most common concerns people have when considering divorce in New Jersey is whether their spouse can stop the process by refusing to cooperate. This fear is especially common in high-conflict marriages, where one spouse uses silence, delay, or outright refusal as a form of control. The ...

Job loss is one of the biggest financial shocks a person can experience, and it often hits divorced or separated families the hardest. Support obligations don't disappear just because income has changed. At the same time, New Jersey courts recognize that people cannot pay what they realistically ...