The “infertility” dilemma remains an open one for divorcing couples Changes in technology and the American family generally continue to provide family courts with new challenges. Lawyers naturally need to adapt and innovate in order to keep up with these developments and serve their clients. A g...
Historic ruling is largely symbolic for the Garden State where same-sex marriage has been legal since Fall 2013 Friday's landmark ruling by the United State Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges will feature prominently in law school text books for decades to come, having made gay marriage the de...
Remedies are limited for passport holders (or prospective passport holders) who owe $2,500 or more in overdue child support We've written before about the various ways to collect child support in New Jersey. But what happens when child support isn't paid? The potential penalties are wide-rangin...
Understanding what to do when a large truck causes a big change in your life We've all seen them on the news even if we haven't had their impact touch us directly. The most grisly traffic accidents are often those involving commercial trucks including so-called tractor trailers. Around 100,000 Am...
Every divorce is different, but here are the fundamental elements to the dissolution of your New Jersey marriage From the onset, you should know that I'm hesitant to reduce the New Jersey divorce process to only 10 steps. No two divorces are exactly alike, and a strong majority of divorces end at...
Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel (MESP) as a tool to move your divorce to its conclusion If you filed for divorce in New Jersey and don't settle in the early days, then you're going to participate in a unique process colloquially referred to by family law practitioners as an “MESP.” The what? ...
State v. Adkins blood draw case will impact currently pending cases Our attorney Richard A. DeMichele, Jr. previously told you about the Missouri v. McNeely case in which the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately ruled to require police to obtain a search warrant before taking a blood from suspected into...
Understanding the basic vocabulary of child custody in New Jersey One of the most common questions we hear from our New Jersey family law clients here at DeMichele and DeMichele is “can I, or can he/she, get full custody ?” My honest to goodness answer: there's no such thing as “full” custody in...
Children Home Alone in New Jersey Many people are familiar with the 1990's movie Home Alone which starred Macaulay Culkin, as a young boy who was mistakenly left at home alone when his parents went to Paris. The comedy centers around a boy left at home, by himself, fending off would be burglars. ...
Trek Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes Recalled Due to Crash Hazard Serious injuries result from poor bicycle design. On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall for Trek bicycles equipped with front disc brakes. These bicycles ...
What to know if you have been arrested and charged with shoplifting If you have been arrested and charged with shoplifting, the police give you a summons to appear before the court and then release you. Days later, you will likely receive a letter from a lawyer. In fact, you will probably recei...
Answering Questions Including the Scope of Damages, Who Can File Suit, and How to Act Wrongful death lawsuits are a trying ordeal for the family and friends of the victim. It's not easy to manage grief and litigation simultaneously, but while no amount of money can make up for such a loss, the w...
Out-of-State DUI Convictions can come back to haunt New Jersey drivers up to a decade down the road It's one of the more common questions we get here at the office from DUI clients: what effect, if any, does an out-of-state DUI conviction have on my current DUI charge? Again, it happens more than...
Why did I get a Reckless/Careless Driving Ticket? You have been in an auto accident. The damage to both cars is minimal and you believe that the other vehicle may have been at fault. The police arrive at the scene and, to your complete surprise, they issue you a ticket. Not just any ticket, but a...
NJ DWI defendants are entitled to their breath reading “upon request” Two weeks ago, the New Jersey Appellate Division, in State v. Sorensen, resolved another New Jersey DWI issue in favor of the State. When a defendant breaths into the Alcotest to supply a breath sample, the machine generates a ...
Making Good on Our Commitment Makes us Feel GREAT! Earlier today I had the opportunity to represent not one but two clients in Atlantic County Superior Court. Both clients were pro bono referrals from South Jersey Legal Service‘s “SJLS,” Private Attorney Involvement “PAI” program. PAI seeks to...
Gov. Vetoes DWI Interlock Bill and Proposes Stricter Penalties Draegar Interlock Yesterday Governor Christie conditionally vetoed legislation that would have repealed the mandatory suspension of driver's licenses for some first-time drunk drivers and instead required the installation of an igni...
New Jersey Supreme Court defines procedure for civil reservations The New Jersey Supreme Court has issued its decision in Madia vs Kuskin clarifying when a civil reservation is valid and enforceable. We will discuss the implication of this case below, but first, it may be helpful to to discuss w...
Chief Justice Rabner forms ad hoc committee to “conduct an in-depth review of our current domestic violence laws and policies” Domestic violence is once again a topic of national discussion after the release of the controversial Fifty Shades of Grey movie. While I doubt many of our New Jersey S...
Knowing the ins and outs of the home buying process is the key to achieving a good result If you're buying a home, then there's a good chance that you're also experiencing a significant life event, such as marriage, the birth of a child, relocation, or even a new job – things that will keep happe...
DeMichele & DeMichele is pleased to announce that veteran municipal practice attorney and firm shareholder Richard A. DeMichele, Jr. was appointed as municipal prosecutor for the Borough of Lawnside effective February 4, 2015. Rick DeMichele Mr. DeMichele, a seasoned litigator, who devotes a su...
Real Estate Taxes and Equitable Distribution; Value From Two Different Perspectives It's the family residence, but in the divorce context, we're dealing with the former marital home. “Can I keep our home?” is a question that divorce lawyers hear on a regular basis. The answer is a familiar one...
Consumers-turned-Municipal Court Defendants need to carefully consider their choices One of the most common municipal court-related questions we get around our office: “Should I take the points? Or the unsafe downgrade?“ Our clients are referring to a popular alternative to pleading guilty to a ...
Our firm is pleased to announced that DeMichele & DeMichele attorney Gregory DeMichele has been reappointed as an Alternate/Conflict Public Defender for the Borough of Stratford beginning in January 2015. Gregory P. DeMichele, Esq. Gregory DeMichele is a shareholder at DeMichele & DeMichele who...
