NJ CONDO ASSOCIATION ON THE HOOK IN CASE OF MISSING HANDRAIL

A Condominium Association’s liability is once again the subject of a recent New Jersey Court’s decision.  First, the NJ Court reviewed the Condo Association’s responsibility to maintain specific sidewalks within the Condo development. Now the Court has addressed the Condo Association’s duty of care to replace a missing handrail. A New Jersey Appeals court has ruled that a Condominium Association’s…
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NEW JERSEY COURT DECLINES TO ENFORCE ORAL PALIMONY AGREEMENT

The longtime live-in girlfriend of a wealthy Jersey Shore mattress magnate will not be allowed to share in any portion of his estate. For many people the legal process of getting married is not important or is just something they are not interested in. Instead of living as husband and wife, they elect to live as life-long partners.  Issues constantly arise…
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Not So friendly Canine Sniffs legalized in New Jersey

The internet has provided everyday people vast knowledge in countless areas. Search and seizures is an area many people read about, artists sing about and others concentrate their legal practice.  The search of a motor vehicles interior, trunk compartment and exterior are all the subject of numerous court decisions.  A law enforcement officer must have reasonable suspicion of a criminal…
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CHANGES TO NEW JERSEYS CHILD SUPPORT AND EMANCIPATION STATUTES

A variety of issues are addressed during a divorce proceeding. Bank accounts need to be divided, a decision with regard to the marital house must be made and, if there are children, child support needs to be calculated.  As you would assume, child support is for the benefit of the child. Until recently, without a court order or consent of the…
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$900,000 Gale & Laughlin 2016 Personal Injury Settlement ranks among the best in New Jersey

Handling personal injury matters requires attorneys to not only be well versed in the law, but also to have extensive knowledge about medical terms and procedures. Gale & Laughlin has been assisting personal injuries clients for years, helping them recoup what they deserve.  Personal injury matters provide compensation to the injured party in an attempt to make them whole.  We…
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NEW JERSEY LANDLORD NOT ENTITLED TO LATE FEES FROM SECURITY DEPOSIT

Renting an apartment, house or condominium is commonplace among many people. Perhaps you have moved home from college and do not want to reside with your parents or you are about relocate for your job.  In both instances, the terms of the lease signed by the landlord and tenant will dictate the ongoing tenancy. Thus, it is extremely important that you understand…
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BURDEN ON NJ ADULT CHILD TO SHOW THAT NONCUSTODIAL PARENT SHOULD CONTRIBUTE TOWARD GRAD SCHOOL

For many of us, including myself, our studies extended beyond college. For many teachers it may be a master’s program and for  attorneys, law school. Regardless of your career path, furthering your education requires you to continue to pay tuition. An Ocean County Superior Court Judge in J.C. v. A.C. has ruled that a child of divorced parents who is over…
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Numerous New Jersey DWI offenses/convictions may be challenged in court

As reported by NJ.com: A New Jersey State Police sergeant has been charged with records tampering for allegedly skipping a required step in the calibration of alcohol breath-testing devices, documents show. The disclosure could open up more than 20,000 DWI cases to court challenges, according to a copy of a letter sent to court administrators and obtained by NJ Advance…
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