The Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) sent shockwaves through the country. The decision makes it official that the federal government must recognize same-sex marriages. But in a country where the law on same-sex marriage...
When parents are divorced, who has the final say in big decisions in a child's life? The parent with primary custody? Or are the child's wishes the most important thing? With every person involved often having a different opinion, it can be unclear whose is...
Our readers may be surprised to know that New Jersey has had a medical marijuana law since January 2010. That is likely due to its slow implementation. It took until August 2012 for the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP), the registry for qualified patients, to open. And...
Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially, difficult experiences in people's lives. Those in the public eye have the additional pressure of publicity. With a national divorce rate of between forty and fifty percent, couples splitting up is usually not...
The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) bars discrimination based on factors including race, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. As of June 11, 2013, an amendment to the Law will prohibit discrimination against unemployed individuals....
When you buy an insurance policy and pay your monthly premiums, you expect your company to honor claims when you suffer a loss. One of insurance's greatest benefits is supposed to be the peace of mind it purchases - the knowledge that insurance protects you during...
One of the most polarizing issues in our country today is the status of gay rights. In New Jersey, the rights of gay, lesbian, and transgender people are similar to those of heterosexual orientation, with the exclusion of the right to marriage. New Jersey, along with...
The rights of gay and lesbian couples in civil unions are very different from those in heterosexual marriages in significant ways. First, a civil union is not the same type of legal arrangement as a marriage. It offers more rights than a domestic partnership, but less...
It's a fact of life that at some point, you may be named in a loved one's will. You may imagine that you'll be left with a portion or share of that person's estate, a "piece of their pie." But what if your share is smaller than you thought - or it there's nothing at...
Imagine your feelings if you were left out of a parent's will while your siblings were not? Well, if you are Sam or Carol Pennella, you don't have to imagine it, because it happened.Sam and Carol faced this situation in In the Matter of the Probate of the Alleged Will...
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