According to NJ.com, a vehicle near the corner of East Pleasant Avenue and Elm Street struck a 51-year-old man during heavy rain on June 13 in Maywood. Witnesses told police that they observed a red sedan leaving the scene of the crash. “The witnesses said they saw the vehicle actually backing up and driving around the victim before leaving the …
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Iconic Wrestler Rick Flair Arrested for Failing to Pay Spousal Support
According to the Charlotte Observer, a North Carolina judge ordered the arrest last week of former professional wrestling champion Ric Flair, who was held in contempt for not paying his estranged wife more than $32,000 in spousal support. The Observer reported that Flair, whose birth name is Richard Fliehr, was ordered to pay $4,000 a month to Jacqueline Beems, after …
Rockland County Injury Lawyers
Rockland County is located about 15 miles northwest of Manhattan and the New York City Metropolitan Area. The county sits west of the Hudson River and had a population of 311,687, according to the 2010 United States Census. Rockland County is comprised of five towns and nineteen incorporated villages, with 16 unincorporated villages and hamlets. Rockland County has the largest …
Rupert Murdoch Files for Divorce
According to the New York Times, after 14 years of marriage Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce from his third wife Wendi. Murdoch owns more than 38 percent of the $73 billion media conglomerate News Corporation, which owns assets like Fox Broadcasting, Fox News and 21st Century Fox. The Times reported that Murdoch filed for divorce in the New York …
Let Our Bergen County Injury Lawyers Represent You
Bergen County is the most populated county in New Jersey, with a population of more than 905,116, according to the 2010 United States Census. The county is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area, with the 20th highest per capita income in the country. Bergen County is located in the northeastern corner of New Jersey and is bordered by …
DOMA Ruling Could Impact Same-Sex Divorce
According to the New York Times, the Supreme Court’s ruling last month striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) may have implications on same-sex couples looking to divorce. The Times reported that state bans on same-sex marriages have made divorce cases harder. However, according to the newspaper, the overturning of DOMA will “provide a basis for challenges to …
Former NFL Star Chad Johnson Reportedly Struggling With Child Support Payments
Former NFL receiver Chad Johnson, who was jailed last month for contempt of court after slapping his attorney on the back during a hearing, is reportedly spending more than $16,000 on child support payments. According to NESN, Johnson, who has not played a down in the NFL since a divorce from realty television star Evelyn Lozada, is spending $46,000 more …
Officials Look To Crack Down on Drunk Driving During Fourth of July
New Jersey law enforcement authorities will be out in force Thursday for the Fourth of July holiday, extending patrol through the weekend. New Jersey State Police said that patrols would increase, as law enforcement agencies look to squash drunk driving. During the Fourth of July weekend in 2009, 40 percent of drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes nationally had …
Bergen County Divorce Lawyers: Changes May Be Coming to New York Alimony
According to the Wall Street Journal, a New York lawmaker has proposed legislation to change alimony guidelines, which include setting new rules to determine the length and amount of post-divorce awards. The WSJ reports that the proposed legislation would abolish “sweeping changes” made to matrimonial laws just three years ago, which are used for current support calculation guidelines. “We’re really …
Meadowbrook State Parkway Closed For Six Hours Following Fatality Accident
http://youtu.be/2fJDBKj4Ctg New York State Police in this FiOS-TV video discuss a fatal car accident on the busiest stretch of the Meadowbrook State Parkway (MSP) on March 4. The crash occurred on the southbound side of the MSP between the Southern State Parkway and the Babylon Turnpike. Two motorists, 76-year-old John Elder and 65-year-old Edward Ross, were attempting to get a …