When you think of the term “attorney”, what comes to mind? Trials? Court? Felonies? In legal situations, most wouldn’t dream of entering a courtroom without a lawyer by his or her side. Yet too often we forget that legal situations aren’t confined to courtroom activities. Adoptions, filing a patent, incorporating a business and drafting a […]
If you’ve been pulled over for a traffic violation – which can include anything from a broken headlight to a DWI – you know how it can result in fines, points, or even jail time. While sometimes the ticket is justified, there are instances in which fighting a ticket based on an extenuating circumstance is […]
It’s finally starting to look like springtime here in New Jersey, and flowers aren’t the only things that bloom at this time of year. Spring is also when the housing market comes to life again as school winds down for the kids and everyone comes out of collective hibernation. With all of the excitement and […]
In 2007 Congress enacted the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act with the specific intent of helping homeowners who were underwater on their mortgages. This legislation protected homeowners from incurring taxes on debt forgiven during a short sale. In its latest iteration it was renewed in December of 2015 as H.R. 1002. That’s good news for […]
PIP, which stands for Personal Injury Protection, is the part of your auto insurance policy that covers your medical care in the event of an injury and it can be pivotal in the type and quality of care you receive. But what most people don’t realize is that their PIP benefits are typically inadequate to […]
As of October 2015, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) enacted a new rule known as TRID – short for TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure – that is having widespread effects on home buyers and sellers. For the trivia buffs, TILA stands for the Truth in Lending Act and RESPA for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, […]
In the state of New Jersey, anyone who operates a motor vehicle is required to carry automobile insurance. But the truth is that not everyone abides by the law and you may find yourself involved in an accident with someone who is uninsured. Even more common, you may find yourself involved in an accident with […]
