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Katie and Tom divorce issues: Scientology and jurisdiction (Bergen County family lawyer)

October 23, 2012 | by Aretsky Law Group

Following the juicy details of the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorce? Rumors and speculation continue about whether Tom’s religion, Scientology, is the reason for the divorce. Many are speculating that Katie is trying to protect their 6 year old daughter, Suri, from indoctrination in the church. The Village Voice published the disturbing interrogation questions used on children in the Church of Scientology. It is their conjecture that Katie may be protecting Suri from this very type of interview.

Our family lawyer in Bergen County read the above article with interest, as the Village Voice also interviewed a legal expert about the reasons why Katie may have chosen to file her divorce in New York instead of California.

Are you considering filing for divorce in Bergen County or another county in New Jersey? If you have not yet consulted with an attorney, it is advisable to do so before you file. Have you considered the role of jurisdiction in your divorce case, as Katie Holmes was clearly counseled to?

Video: Top ten celebrity divorce settlements- Bergen County divorce lawyer

October 20, 2012 | by Aretsky Law Group

If you are in need of a family lawyer or divorce attorney in the Bergen County, NJ area, contact Aretsky and Aretsky. Located in Ridgewood, New Jersey, we understand families because we are one. Founded as a mother, son, and daughter firm in 1991, our practice is focused on providing full service family law representation to families in transition. We are committed to helping protect our client’s rights and interests as they work through divorce, child custody, alimony, and other issues related to property settlement agreements.

Will Snooki and JWoww need to call in our Bergen County divorce attorney?

October 18, 2012 | by Aretsky Law Group

How soon before JWoww and Snooki end up in divorce court?

“The cast of Jersey Shore might have first come to the attention of American viewers thanks to their wild antics and unapologetic immaturity, but over the past year or so, some of the cast members have begun to grow up quickly. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi recently got engaged and delivered her first child with boyfriend Jionni LaValle, and now, her BFF Jenni “JWoww” Farley has accepted a proposal from her longtime boyfriend Roger Mathews.

The engagement news was rumored to be coming for months, but to many fans, it was still a bit of a surprise to see it made official. JWoww always seemed a bit more grown-up than her co-stars, but she still had her share of reckless and crazy good times. If all goes according to plan, the fun will continue for she and Roger but ideally, not the whole reckless part.”

Relocation after divorce: Bergen County lawyer

October 14, 2012 | by Aretsky Law Group

If you are a custodial parent, you may or may not be permitted to relocate with your children. If you desire to move, a Bergen County family lawyer can help you prepare and advocate for your relocation plan. In the state of New Jersey, the burden is on the parent who wants to move to prove it is in the best interest of the children.As the party seeking to move, you will provide evidence establishing that there is a good faith reason for the move. You will not be permitted to move for the purpose of removing the child from their other parent.You will also need to prove that the move is in the best interest of your child, according to the criteria put forth in New Jersey statutes. After a child custody lawyer presents this case, your spouse may make arguments for why they feel the move would be harmful to the child’s interests, and your attorney will have the opportunity to respond to these. If you have a strong case, a hearing will be scheduled.Arguments will be presented again during a hearing where the court will decide whether to allow the move.The highly qualified Bergen County lawyers at Aretsky & Aretsky provide experienced, caring, and aggressive representation in the areas of Divorce, Criminal Defense, Employment Law and Personal Injury with offices in: Bergen County, Hackensack, Ridgewood, Mahwah, Fort Lee.

Joint custody in Bergen County, NJ: Family lawyer explains

October 13, 2012 | by Aretsky Law Group

Our family lawyers in Bergen County are often asked about joint custody arrangements.Joint custody does not refer to the amount of physical time each parent has with the child. Rather, the term refers to legal custody, and means that responsibility and participation in major decision-making about the child is shared.Legal custody means the parent has the right to make the final decisions about the child’s healthcare, education, religious upbringing and other major decisions. Physical custody refers to which parent the child lives with most of the time.The most common arrangement in New Jersey is for the parents to share joint legal custody. While legal custody is most commonly “joint”, physical custody is commonly arranged as one parent being awarded primary physical custody, and the other having visitation rights. The parent who has physical custody is called the “custodial parent”, and the parent who has visitation rights is called the “non-custodial parent.”The amount of visitation rights that a parent receives is different in each individual case. Visitation rights cases range from supervised visitation only, to splitting parenting time equally. A family lawyer can help you plan and fight for the custody plan you want.The highly qualified Bergen County lawyers at Aretsky & Aretsky provide experienced, caring, and aggressive representation in the areas of Divorce, Criminal Defense, Employment Law and Personal Injury with offices in: Bergen County, Hackensack, Ridgewood, Mahwah, Fort Lee.

Wages in New Jersey: Know Your Rights- Bergen County

August 27, 2012 | by Aretsky Law Group

Aretsky and Aretsky, Bergen County attorneys handle divorce, employment, injury, and criminal cases. New Jersey labor law provides a number of protections for workers- both employee and contractor. These include protections concerning payment of minimum wages, overtime wages, methods of wage payment, and employment of minors.

Here are some of the basics of wage law in New Jersey:

Minimum wage: Minimum wage in New Jersey is currently $7.25 per hour.

Video: Employment law attorney Bergen County (also specializing in divorce)

August 23, 2012 | by Aretsky Law Group

In this short video, Bergen County attorney specializing in divorce, employment, criminal and personal injury law addresses employment issues. Dolores L. Aretsky has more than 25 years experience handling employment law cases.

If you are in Bergen County and have experienced injustice in the workplace, Aretsky and Aretsky can help you know your rights and build a case to address your grievances. Common employment law issues can include: race, gender and other discrimination based on a protected class, sexual harrassment in the workplace, retaliation and wrongful terminations. If you are experiencing one of these or other workplace problems, consulting with an experienced attorney can help you understand how New Jersey law protects employees, and what damages you may be awarded for violations of the law.

Video: Personal Injury: Bergen County divorce lawyer

August 21, 2012 | by Aretsky Law Group

Experienced personal injury and divorce attorney (Bergen County) Eric Aretsky discusses personal injury. If you have been injured through someone else’s fault, you are probably wondering “Do I have a case?” and if so “How much money will I be awarded?”In this two minute video, Eric Arestsky shares how he works with a personal injury client to build a strong case, establishing both 1. liability and 2. damages. Liability establishes that the other party is indeed at fault for your injuries.

Damages establishes how much compensation you may be entitled to. Aretsky and Aretsky have over 20 years experience representing clients in the Bergen County area in personal injury cases.If you’ve been injured, give us a call to set up a consultation and find out if you may be entitled to compensation.

Can I Move My Child Out of State if I’m the Custodial Parent? Video

August 16, 2012 | by Aretsky Law Group

New Jersey Allows Leeway in Most Cases of Custodial Parents Wanting to Move Out of State

Our Bergen County divorce attorneys handle all manner of legal issues pertaining to divorce and child custody. If you are a divorced parent, or in the process of going through a divorce, and you are wondering what your rights are in the state of New Jersey to move with your child, watch this short video. In this one and a half minute video, Bergen County attorney Eric Aretsky explains in plain language the legal process you must go through to move with a child out of the state of New Jersey.

Mediation or litigation? Bergen County divorce attorney explains the difference

July 23, 2012 | by Aretsky Law Group

Bergen County divorce attorney Dolores Aretsky has more than 25 years of experience handling family law cases in New Jersey. In addition to litigating family law cases, her law firm, Aretsky and Aretsky also offers mediation as an option for settling matters of a divorce such as property, child custody, and alimony.

In this short video, Dolores Aretsky explains what is involved in both mediation and litigation, and what factors you may want to consider in deciding which is right for you.