Because of the inability to get along with your spouse, you may have come to the decision to end your marriage. You likely thought long and hard about making this choice, but in the end, it seemed like the best option for everyone involved, including the kids. Of course, now you may worry that the legal proceedings will prove difficult due to the likelihood for conflict.
Are you sure you want to keep the family home after divorce?
Your home is a place where you typically feel you are most comfortable. You see your children growing up there, and you see yourself spending time with other loved ones and creating a safe haven. Unfortunately, after some time, your safe haven may begin to feel like more of a prison if you and your spouse no longer get along.
Dealing with chemical hazards on the job
Injuries due to toxic chemicals can be either acute or chronic. In an acute injury, you experience the effects right away such as in a chemical spill. In a chronic injury, it could take a significant amount of time before you exhibit any symptoms of exposure such as in exposure to asbestos.
Divorce: A thing that often happens once people hit 50
Did you get married in the early 1980s? If so, you perhaps own your home (or at least pay a mortgage loan on one), have one more children and have gone through several career changes by now. Like most things in life, your marriage has probably seen its ups and downs; in fact, if you're one of many in New Jersey who are considering filing or have recently filed for divorce, the downs may have over taken the ups. If so, you are definitely not alone.
Controlling your health care and personal care in the future
Estate planning is something that can benefit everyone, regardless of income level or the types of assets a person has. However, New Jersey readers may know that sometimes estate planning involves more than just what will happen to your money after you pass away. It can involve planning for the care and support you wish to have in the future.
A cyclist accident doesn't have to flatten your financial tires
Whether as a preferred means of transportation, or even as a hobby, many individuals choose to travel from place to place via bicycle. While cycling may have its benefits, such as avoiding traffic or providing a fun form of exercise, there may also be some level of risk involved, especially near traffic.
Fighting for the help you need when medical care goes wrong
When you submit to the care of a doctor when you are ill or injured, you do so with the expectation that you will receive quality care, a proper diagnosis and the right treatment. Most doctors do their due diligence and provide care that allows a patient to get better, but there are times that doctors make mistakes, leading to the suffering of innocent individuals.
Distracted driving takes many forms, each of which are dangerous
Since you probably consider your safety to be of the utmost importance, like many others, you may choose to strictly adhere to New Jersey state traffic laws when out on the road. However, even the safest of drivers can find themselves in a collision, especially when encountering a negligent driver.
Should you put yourself first when estate planning?
As you work to create your estate plan, you may have your family in mind. You may review and inventory your assets, consider your loved ones' needs and desires, and determine who should receive which pieces of property. However, an estate plan can go far beyond simply deciding how to distribute your assets after death.
Preventing pedestrian accidents in New Jersey
When you walk out of the office to grab lunch, you probably do not consider the possibility of a traffic accident, but maybe you should. According to the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, pedestrians made up over 30 percent of traffic fatalities in 2015. What precautions can you take to keep safe?
