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Lyons & Associates, P.C | New Guidelines for college students
Do you have children attending college this fall? If you do, the campus and students will look very different than it has in previous years. Recently, Governor Murphy said the State of New Jersey will be unveiling guidelines for higher education institutions to follow for reopening this fall. While the official guidelines have not yet been released,
| A Divorce on the Papers | Free Consultations
During the COVID-19 crisis, the New Jersey Judiciary recently implemented statewide, the option of obtaining a Judgment of Divorce through the submission of papers only. In other words, a divorce can be obtained without ever appearing in court. This is not possible in every divorce case but if a case is a default case or uncontested case then a divorce can be obtained on the papers.
Technology Allows us to Continue During the Pandemic
The New Jersey courts have remained committed to continuing operations during this public health emergency. With the help of technology, New Jersey is implementing more resources to assist you with your Family Court matters. The New Jersey Judiciary wants everyone to have access to justice while resolving your matter as quickly as possible.
Childcare Facilities
Recently, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 149, which provides the COVID-19 childcare standards for childcare facilities which opened June 15, 2020. For working parents, this is good news as it allows both parents and childcare providers to go back to work. The following is a list of the guidelines childcare providers are obligated to follow.
Virtual Summer Camp Amidst the COVID-19 | Lyons & Associates
COVID-19 continues to affect our community, and closures of schools and other children’s activities have caused a disruption in the lives of many families. For many children, the start of summer means the beginning of various outdoor activities. Summer camps are a great option for children to be socially and physically active during their summer break.
Morristown Divorce Lawyer | Family Court | COVID-19
Even though things have been far from normal during these last three months, you can still get divorced in New Jersey. Just like businesses have had to adapt to these changing times, our State government has had to do the same thing. Our Judiciary has been open during this pandemic and has been conducting hearings virtually or telephonically.
Restraining Order | Somerville Domestic Violence Lawyers
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently found that it was appropriate to enter a Final Restraining Order under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act against a defendant where the parties never experienced a single in-person date, never visited each other’s homes, never met each other’s friends or family members,
Covid-19 Impact on Summer Vacations | Free Consultation
Written by Marissa Del Mauro With Memorial Day just around the corner, a weekend that has long been hailed as the unofficial start to summer, we are now looking ahead to how this Summer 2020 will be unlike one neither we nor our children have ever experienced.
Am I Able to Modify Alimony Payments Due to Covid-19?
Written by Marissa Del Mauro We are living in unprecedented times as the global pandemic of Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc on our family, friends and neighbors. In New Jersey, we are into week 9 of a state-wide quarantine that has left a significant number of New Jersey residents furloughed,
Bridgewater Law Firm | Retirement Account Rule Changes CARES Act
Lyons and Associates is happy to collaborate with Josh Murray, CFP of Tupler Financial in Bridgewater to provide financial tips to our clients in these unprecedented times. Please click here to read his presentation on “Retirement Account Rule Changes Under the CARES Act.”
Recorded Phone Call Without Consent | Free Consultations
Written by: Mark Gabriel, Esq. Most people are aware of the ongoing legal battle between Johnny Depp and his estranged wife Amber Heard. The public is also privy to certain recordings, readily available for public consumption online, recorded by Johnny during telephone calls with Heard.
Family Court During COVID-19 | Woodbridge Divorce Lawyers
The family courts in New Jersey have closed their facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and most parents with child custody agreements are not sure how to proceed. While employees and agents of the court are working from home, every issue before the court will progress slowly.
Ex-Spouse Stimulus Funds | Free Consultation
Written by Joanna R. Adu, Esq. As a result of the recently enacted Coronoavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (also known as the CARES ACT), eligible Americans have received, or are set to receive, a one-time payment from the federal government,
NJ Notaries Perform Duties Remotely | Free Consultation
Written by Chris Ann Wright, Esq. In New Jersey, the Legislature passed an act allowing oaths, affirmations and affidavits to be taken without endangering people’s health on a temporary basis. Using technology, a notary public can perform his or her duties using communication technology.
Bridgewater Family Law Attorneys | COVID-19 Power of Attorney
Written by Joanna R. Adu, Esq. In Part III of our Life During COVID-19 series we will discuss the purpose of having a General Durable Power of Attorney and why it is so important that you (yes, you reading this right now) have one as part of your estate plan.