If you are found guilty of committing an offense in a New Jersey Superior Court, then you will face a judge for a sentencing hearing. Judges consider many factors when rendering their final judgment on sentencing. The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice often stipulates recommended sentences or provides a range of years of imprisonment subject…
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Civil Asset Forfeiture in New Jersey
The Police Have Seized my Property, What Do I Have to Do to Get it Back? If the police have seized your property during an arrest or in the course of their investigation, you can fight to get your property back. Civil asset forfeiture provides the basis for the state to seize any piece of property…
Read More »Spying on Spouses in New Jersey
We live in a world surrounded by technology. Every day, more and more of our lives and interactions are recorded on social media, text messages, emails, and photos. Individuals in the process of divorce increasingly want to use this type of documentation as proof of their claims. For example, an individual may be concerned that…
Read More »Parental Rights and Child Support
Question: I want to sign over my parental rights and stop paying child support. The woman who had my baby agreed not to keep it, but then changed her mind after we stopped seeing each other. By the time I found out, she was already close to her due date. She put me on child…
Read More »The Case Information Statement in New Jersey
I’m often asked by my clients, “Why do we need to fill out one of these Case Information Statements?” The answer is fairly simple. The Case Information Statement (CIS) is a snapshot of your financial situation during the marriage. This financial picture is important because future financial support and equitable distribution of marital assets depend…
Read More »What to Expect in New Jersey Municipal Courts
Many people come into my office never expecting to be there. Most of these clients that are new to the legal system face charges in municipal court. These charges can be traffic related, such as reckless driving, DWIs/DUIs, failure to maintain their lane, speeding, leaving the scene of an accident, etc. Additionally, clients may face…
Read More »Are There Penalties for Refusing to Submit a Breath Test?
The New Jersey legislature and law enforcement take drunk driving incredibly seriously and the penalties for a conviction can be severe. By refusing to take a Breathalyzer, however, you face other serious consequences. At Williams Law Group, our attorneys routinely defend clients from drunk driving and other traffic related offenses, including Breathalyzer refusal. For more…
Read More »Documents Needed to File for Divorce in New Jersey
If you are considering filing for divorce in New Jersey, it may beneficial for you to speak with an attorney about the legal issues involved. However, I can tell you from personal experience that the very first step once you have made the decision to file for divorce is to gather the documents you need…
Read More »Expungements in New Jersey
Criminal records are public knowledge. If you are worried that your old criminal record interferes with your ability to get a job or secure credit, then you should discuss your eligibility for an expungement with an experienced criminal attorney at the Williams Law Group. An expungement is the removal and isolation of all records on…
Read More »College Expenses and Divorce in New Jersey
Higher education affords many opportunities and the New Jersey Superior Courts consider it a necessity, despite the high cost of college expenses. To understand why the Court orders divorced parents to pay for their children to attend college, one must look to the leading case of Newburgh v. Arrigo, 88 N.J. 529 (1982). The…
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