After a brutally cold New Jersey winter full of snowstorms, many of us are probably grateful for the heat we had in our homes - that is, if it was working. Problems with heat or other utilities in a rental home or apartment in the past likely led you to contact your...
Month: April 2018
Anti-Bullying Act Applies to Teachers
Schools are a common setting for bullying. It oftentimes takes place between two students, but can be committed by any person against any other person. Any bullying complaints, proceedings, and findings are governed by New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Act (the "Act"),...
Good Reasons to Overturn a Written Promise – Part 2
Unenforceable Postnuptial AgreementsCertain contracts govern how assets are distributed in a divorce. Many believe that prenuptial (made before the parties marry) and postnuptial (made after the parties marry) agreements are ironclad and will dictate proceedings after...
Good Reasons to Overturn a Written Promise – Part 1
Undue Influence in Drafting a WillOne popular reason a will or other "testamentary document," which is prepared to distribute assets after a death, could be found invalid is the presence of undue influence. Undue influence involves someone exerting an improper power...