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How much does it cost to fight for custody in New Jersey?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. When two parents break up, it is not uncommon for one of them to file a Complaint with the court and establish a custody and visitation order. Most of the time, the parents can…

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Am I entitled to worker’s compensation if injured while riding in a van for temporary work?

Let's say you were injured while riding in a van as a passenger and there is an accident. The van was provided by the temp agency that you work for to transport you and other workers to a warehouse. You…

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How long does it take to get divorced in New Jersey?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. UPDATED MAY 17, 2018 Probably one of the most common questions that I am asked during an initial meeting with a potential divorce client is, "how long will it take until I am divorced?"…

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If police ask if they can search my car or house, do I have to let them?

It's not uncommon for New Jersey police to ask someone if they can search a person's car, house, bag, etc. and lots of people wonder whether they have to let the police conduct a search. The short and simple answer…

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Do I have to answer a police officer’s questions?

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq.  (UPDATED April 26, 2018) On a pretty regular basis, clients come into my office for a criminal matter and I find out later that they likely would never have been criminally charged if they…

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Do I really need a lawyer to get a restraining order in New Jersey?

A lot of people file for a restraining order in New Jersey, and often they ask, "do I really need a lawyer for this?" It's a legitimate question. In New Jersey, a temporary restraining order is very easy to get.…

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Will I go to prison if I am charged with a gun crime in New Jersey?

As part of my criminal practice, clients come to me with all kinds of criminal cases, including gun charges. Gun crime is a serious issue nowadays, and of course there is a lot of media attention regarding gun crimes. New…

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Can you collect worker’s compensation if you don’t have a social security number?

One of our worker's compensation clients recently asked the following question: I have been working for several years without a Social Security Number. Recently, I was injured while working and my boss told me I can not get Workers’ Compensation…

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Will Workers’ Compensation pay me my full salary if I miss work after getting hurt on the job?

No, Workers’ Compensation will pay you 70% of your average weekly gross salary and that is only if the Workers’ Compensation doctor keeps you out of work for more than seven (7) days. If you are not out more than…

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Lessons from a contested adoption

Article by Daniel A. Levy, Esq. Normally, I write about various topics from my practice with the goal of providing some legal information to the public. But today, I want to take this opportunity to share some lessons that I…

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