A "comfort" or "emotional support" animal, is one (typically a dog or cat) that provides a therapeutic benefit to its owner through companionship. In most instances, the owner has psychiatric disabilities or other mental impairments. It is different than a "service...
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "each year, approximately 157,000 young people receive medical care for self-inflicted injures at emergency departments across the United States." In fact, suicide is one of the top 10 causes of death...
Sexual abuse is a truly "democratic" problem. It affects children and adults across ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, and regional lines. One of the statistics that have come to light is that children are three times as likely to be victims of rape and...
Picture a family of five, a mother, father, and 3 children, attempting to find a place to live. They find an apartment that they would love to call home. The parents fill out the rental application and provide the necessary documents for approval. However, unbeknownst...
Selling your home isn't simple and the reality is that you need a lawyer. Besides the ease and comfort that comes with having an expert navigate the process with you, you can save financially in the long run by using the right lawyer.As a home seller, you have to...
New Jersey law requires that all New Jersey employers not covered by federal programs have workers' compensation coverage, or be approved for self-insurance. A self-insured employer has the option of administering its own workers' compensation program, or contracting...
A divorce can be a long and messy process. Unfortunately, with the possibility of a spouse paying alimony, he or she could be connected with an ex-spouse for decades to come after a divorce.If you find yourself on the "giving end" of alimony payments, then the alimony...
Starting a lawsuit can be a difficult and intimidating process the first-time (hopefully, it will be your only time). If the person or company you're suing is in another state, the experience can become mystifying.The first thing to be considered is whether a New...
Accidents in the workplace happen all the time and what happens after can be stressful for all parties involved. Workers' compensation policies were created to reduce employees' stress by providing benefits for bodily or other harm from the workplace, including...
Buying a pet for your family is obviously a very important decision. It's every family's hope that a new pet will be a part of the family for many years to come. Luckily, if you live in New Jersey, the New Jersey Pet Purchase Protection Law makes it a lot easier to...
Subscribe To This Blog’s Feed