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New Jersey Record Clearing Methods Explained
Posted in: Criminal Law Expungement

Evaluating Record Sealing and Expungement Options in New Jersey

January 6, 2025

If you’ve been charged with a crime, you likely already know the intricate and profound impact a criminal record can have on not just your ability to find work but so many aspects of life. Finding a job is just the tip of the iceberg––a criminal history can also hinder a hunt for housing and influence your relationships. But do not fret- New Jersey has some ways you can mitigate the impact and challenges of a criminal conviction or record. […]

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Serious Legal Consequences for Taking Your Own Child in NJ
Posted in: Child Custody Criminal Law Family Law

Parental Kidnapping Accusations and Penalties in NJ

July 25, 2024

Avoid Accidental Abduction: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities in Custody Disputes and How New Jersey Punishes Parental Kidnapping Offenses While many consider kidnappings to take place at the hands of a stranger, 90 percent of child abductions involve a parent. When a New Jersey child is abducted by one of their parents, it has long-standing emotional impacts on the entire family. If your child’s other parent has breached the terms of your court-ordered custody or parenting time agreement and has […]

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Facing False Accusations of Child Abuse Requires the Experience of Our Defense Lawyers in Passaic County NJ
Posted in: Criminal Law Domestic Violence Family Law

Forms of Child Abuse and Their Lasting Impact

April 14, 2023

Understanding Child Abuse and Its Legal Ramifications in New Jersey Child abuse can take many forms.  Children who are abused may experience more than one kind of abuse.  Physical abuse involves the intentional use of physical force on a child that results in bodily harm, such as hitting, kicking, shaking, burning, or any other physical harm to the child.  Hair pulling and obligatory strenuous exercises such as running stairs or holding heavy objects with outstretched arms are also used to […]

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Find Out What NJ Lawys Say About Leaving a Child Alone
Posted in: Child Custody Criminal Law

Possible Consequences of Leaving Unattended Children in a Vehicle in NJ

March 18, 2023

Leaving a Child Alone in the Car Can Have Catastrophic Results in Montvale, Paramus, Wyckoff, Kearny, and throughout Northern New Jersey. In a survey of 10,000 people done by the National Lifesavers Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in 2020, it was revealed that 7 in 10 parents are aware of the health risks of leaving a child alone in the car but find their children to be an exception for one reason or another.  Nearly 19% of those surveyed said […]

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Understanding the Difference Between Child Abuse and Neglect in NJ
Posted in: Child Custody Criminal Law Family Law Parental Rights

Distinguishing Child Abuse from Neglect in New Jersey

July 19, 2022

Frequently Confused, Child Abuse and Neglect are Not the Same in NJ The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) sets a high standard for the well-being, health, and welfare of all minors in the State. Child abuse and neglect are both considered serious actions, but they are fundamentally different in their definitions and key considerations according to the law. While both are addressed in N.J.S.A. 9:6-1 there are distinct actions, situations, and outcomes that constitute child abuse or child neglect […]

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