New Jersey Supreme Court Makes Important Decision on Endangering the Welfare of a Child Charges
The New Jersey Supreme Court very recently ruled that in order to obtain a conviction for endangering the welfare of a child, prosecutors need not prove that the child sustained actual harm, but only that there was a substantial likelihood that harm could result from the parent’s or guardian’s actions. In a 4-3 ruling, the […]
read full articleDo I have to pay child support if I’m unemployed?
Child Support: What if I can’t pay? NJ Family Law Attorneys Many parents ask do I have to pay child support if I am unemployed. The simple answer to that question is, it depends on the reason why you are unemployed. When determining child support, the family court will apply the Child Support Guidelines. The Guidelines […]
read full articleHanover NJ Baby’s Death Prompts Police Investigation
In Hanover Township, authorities are investigating the death of a 4-month-old boy who died six weeks after he suffered a respiratory emergency while at a child care center. The infant, Marcus Eng, born Oct. 31st, suffered a “medical emergency” on Feb. 8th as he was being cared for by the staff of KinderCare on Whippany […]
read full articleCamden County Investigation of Child’s Death May Lead to Criminal Charges
NJ.com reported on a tragic story in late July. According to the report, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office have been investigating the death of a 3-year old child. The investigation began over a year ago and started when Charlotte Dawkins, an otherwise happy three old, fell down a set of stairs. However, according to the […]
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