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Should I dismiss my temporary restraining order?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. As part of my divorce and family law practice, clients often come to see me and ask if they should dismiss a temporary restraining order that they filed against their former partner or spouse.…

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Why does the mother always get custody?

As part of my Divorce practice, clients ask me all sorts of questions right at the beginning of the case. And one of the most popular questions fathers ask me is, “Why does the mother always get custody?” It’s a…

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Can you be required to give police your cell phone password?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Clients come to me for many different kinds of Criminal Defense matters, and of course they ask lots of different questions. In the Age of Information, there are all sorts of new issues that…

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COVID-19 update – What can employers do when faced with an employee who calls out sick?

If you are an employer, you are probably aware that certain state and federal laws prevent you from inquiring into an employee’s private, medical condition. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) affords employees a certain amount of confidentiality regarding their…

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I was hurt on the job about one (1) year ago and the company is now out of business can I still make a Workers’ Compensation claim?

UPDATED: JULY 15, 2020 Yes, the fact that the company is out of business is not important as you are covered for your work injuries by the Workers’ Compensation insurance policy in place at the time of your injury, so…

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Do social security benefits, pensions, and retirement accounts get divided during a divorce?

UPDATED: MAY 12, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. When I represent a client during a divorce case I am frequently asked about dividing assets, which is known as “equitable distribution.” Basically, that’s a fancy word for the court…

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How much does it cost to get divorced in New Jersey?

UPDATED: MAY 5, 2020 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Recently, I did a posting called, How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In New Jersey. Along that same topic, I want to discuss another question that practically all…

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Divorce and Custody Cases During Coronavirus

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. At the time of this writing, there are over 85,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Jersey, with over 4,200 deaths attributed to the pandemic. This presents a lot of difficulties for families in…

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Can I pick my own doctor in a worker’s compensation case?

UPDATED: DECEMBER 5, 2019 When a worker’s compensation case is opened in New Jersey, the carrier will direct the worker where to go for treatment. But from time to time, the injured worker is unhappy with that doctor and wants…

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If I am in a car accident while working, who pays for my bills and injuries?

UPDATED: NOVEMBER 20, 2019 Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. We do a lot of car accident cases, but when someone is injured while on the job, it adds an additional layer of complexity. In fact, we were recently in…

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