South Jersey Law Blog

New Jersey’s Alimony Reform Movement

Posted by Richard DeMicheleDec 30, 20110 Comments

Yesterday, New Jersey State Senator Sean Kean, a Republican from the 11th Legislative District (Monmouth), announced he would introduce legislation that would establish a panel to study reforming New Jersey's alimony laws. Currently, several states are studying alimony reform after Massachusett...

DWI Update on State vs. Holland

Posted by Greg DeMicheleDec 29, 20110 Comments

The Appellate Division wasted little time in releasing its first decision based on the decision in State v. Holland.  Yesterday, in the unpublished decision State vs. Donfield,  the appellate court reversed the Bergen County Law Division's decision to uphold the Franklin Lake Municipal Courts d...

NJ Court Allows New Temperature Probe in DWI Cases

Posted by Greg DeMicheleDec 27, 20110 Comments

In what can only be seen as an increased hurdle for those charged with driving while intoxicated, the New Jersey Appellate Division held the Control Company temperature probe is scientifically reliable.  On December 20, 2011 the court released it opinion in State v. Holland. Alcotest 7110 In i...

Tackling the Dreaded Case Information Statement

Posted by Richard DeMicheleDec 17, 20110 Comments

Dealing with divorce, custody battles or support disputes can be harrowing enough. Trying to complete the daunting  Case Information Statement (or “CIS”) required in virtually all family court actions under Rule 5:5-2 won't help calm your stomach. It's an undeniably unpleasant experience. It's ti...

10 Things to Do Immediately After an Auto Accident

Posted by Richard DeMicheleDec 17, 20110 Comments

Few events in life can be as emotionally jarring as an automobile accident. Nevertheless, it is incredibly important to perform a few key steps  right away in order to safeguard your rights in the days, weeks and months to follow. Here is a brief summary of those steps: Remain Calm! Yes,...

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