Forster Arbore Velez, Attorneys at Law Legal Blog
Keeping the marital home after a divorce may make financial sense
When New Jersey couples divorce, they have tons of business to take care of. At the top of the list is the need to split up any assets that the couple has accumulated during the marriage. If the couple never had children and there are no or very few assets, the couple...
Problems with roadside drug tests
New Jersey residents may want to look at wrongful drug convictions in other states as cautionary tales. Some states have been using roadside drug tests to test suspicious substances. Now, more news is breaking that these tests have resulted in several wrongful...
Drivers won’t look for bikes, which is why they don’t see them
Cycling enthusiasts are often eager to get out on the roads in the spring, as the New Jersey winter is often too wet and cold for enjoyable cycling. Whether you bike for exercise, as a way to get out of the house or as a way to decrease your environmental impact, it's...
Why is it important to hire a lawyer in a criminal defense case?
You have been arrested. Maybe you spent the night in jail. Maybe you are still there because you cannot afford the bail the judge set for you. You're tired and scared. Most of all, you want to make this whole thing go away as soon as possible. Before you plead guilty,...
How to drive safely in heavy traffic
Regardless of the time of day, you could find yourself stuck in heavy traffic. This is most common during rush hour, but you never know what could happen when you’re behind the wheel. Even though traffic is moving slowly, you’re still at risk of an accident. Here are...
3 common back injuries in serious car accidents
New Jersey’s many roads, highways and bridges seem to become more crowded every day. Whether you are driving your own vehicle or riding in someone else’s, you may eventually have an automobile accident. Unfortunately, your back's health is at risk in any collision. ...
How much does a DWI cost in New Jersey?
Drunk drivers are responsible for 30 traffic fatalities every day in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The latest statistics from 2017 show alcohol-related crashes happen every 48 minutes, claiming more than...
