Freeman Law Center, LLC

09/03/2026

A festival hazard can disappear within hours. 📸 Spills get cleaned, cables get moved, booths come down, and temporary flooring is removed. If you are hurt in a fall, evidence from the scene may become critical very quickly.

Photograph the exact hazard, then capture wider views showing nearby booths, lighting, barriers, and warning signs. Get witness contact information, report the incident, and save tickets, receipts, clothing, and shoes. 🧾 These details can help show what happened and who controlled the area.

Deadlines matter too. New Jersey personal injury lawsuits are generally subject to a two year statute of limitations. If a public entity or employee may be involved, a notice of claim can generally be required within 90 days. ⏰

Responsibility may fall on a property owner, organizer, vendor, contractor, maintenance company, or public entity. Freeman Law Center, LLC helps injured people in Jersey City evaluate who controlled the location and what evidence may matter. ⚖️

For more information on festival slip and fall injuries, evidence preservation, fault, and filing deadlines, read our full article: https://www.freemanhugheslaw.com/slip-and-fall-injuries-summer-festivals-new-jersey/

Injured at a New Jersey summer festival? Learn who may be liable after a slip and fall, what evidence to save, and key filing deadlines.

09/03/2026

Filing for divorce in the wrong county can create an avoidable complication before your case gets underway. 📍

Where you file is an important procedural question in a New Jersey divorce. Your circumstances can affect which county is appropriate, so determining the proper filing location should be addressed before submitting divorce paperwork. ⚖️

Freeman Law Center, LLC handles divorce matters for clients in Jersey City and throughout New Jersey. Our team can help clients understand the divorce process, including questions about where a case should be filed and what issues may need to be addressed from the beginning. 📄

Do not assume that the courthouse closest to you is automatically the correct place to file. Your situation matters, and getting clarity about the proper county can help you approach the filing process with a better understanding of what comes next. 🏛️

If you are preparing for divorce and are unsure which county applies to your situation, contact our team with your filing question or share what part of the divorce process you are trying to understand.

09/02/2026

Getting divorced later in life? A "gray divorce" requires unraveling decades of shared financial planning. From updating beneficiaries to tracking down all marital assets, here are the three critical financial moves you must make to protect your retirement.

Not all marriages are "happy ever after." Many couples are divorcing later in life, forcing older adults to rebuild retirement plans after sharing finances.

09/01/2026

A new school year does not automatically change a New Jersey child support order. 📚 Even a large back to school shopping bill, by itself, may not justify changing the amount you pay or receive.

A modification may be worth reviewing when circumstances have changed in a substantial and continuing way. That can include a significant income change, new work related childcare, increased health insurance costs, or a lasting change in parenting time. ⚖️

Timing matters. New Jersey generally limits retroactive modification to the period when a modification application is pending, subject to limited statutory exceptions. Your existing order remains enforceable until the court approves a change. Do not reduce, withhold, increase, or offset payments on your own. ⏰

Before filing, gather records showing what changed and when. Pay stubs, tax returns, childcare invoices, medical bills, insurance statements, and an accurate calendar of overnights can help document the circumstances. Parents should also check their current order for reimbursement deadlines, expense sharing percentages, and consent requirements. 📋

Freeman Law Center, LLC helps parents in Jersey City review support orders and changing family circumstances. Read our full breakdown of child support modifications before the school year: https://www.freemanhugheslaw.com/modify-child-support-before-new-school-year-new-jersey/

Review New Jersey child support changes before school starts. Call Freeman Law Center, LLC at (201) 222-7765 for a free consultation.

09/01/2026

A shared residency arrangement can put parenting time at the center of a divorce and child custody discussion. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The key issue is how custody and parenting arrangements will work after the parents separate. Shared residence is one possible arrangement families may need to consider when addressing custody, schedules, and each parent’s role in a child’s life. ⚖️

Freeman Law Center, LLC handles divorce and child custody matters for families in Jersey City and throughout New Jersey. Our team can help parents understand the legal process and the custody issues that may need to be addressed based on their circumstances. 📋

Custody decisions can affect where a child spends time, how parents coordinate responsibilities, and what arrangements become part of the family’s post divorce routine. Because every family is different, parents should understand what a proposed shared residency arrangement actually means before agreeing to terms. 🏠

Have questions about shared residency during a divorce? Tell us what part of a custody arrangement you are trying to understand, or contact our team to discuss your situation.

08/31/2026

Change is in the air at Freeman Law Center.

After more than 40 years of practicing law, Brian Freeman is retiring. As part of this transition, Freeman Law Center and Tanya Freeman Law are coming back together to continue serving clients throughout New Jersey.

Tanya Freeman and Brian originally began practicing together 14 years ago in Hudson County before Tanya expanded into Morris County. Now, the firms are reuniting, combining their teams and resources to serve clients across Hudson, Morris, and Bergen Counties.

The Freeman Law Center team will remain in Hudson County, Tanya Freeman Law will continue its presence in Morris County, and the firm’s newest location in Bergen County provides another convenient option for clients.

08/29/2026

Transferring property during divorce may be tax-free initially, but future sales can trigger significant capital gains liabilities. Understanding cost-basis rules and IRS exclusions helps protect your post-divorce financial stability.

Dividing assets fairly in a divorce means looking beyond their current values and asking whether they'll create tax liabilities — or tax breaks — in the future.

08/28/2026

Navigating a military divorce involves unique federal guidelines, such as the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA). From military pension division to healthcare eligibility, understanding these rules helps protect both parties.

Learn more: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/relationships/separation-divorce/divorced-military-spouse-rights-benefits/?

Learn about your rights and unique legal issues for divorced spouses due to military service. Here are some items to consider as you move through this process.

08/27/2026

A Labor Day crash can leave key evidence disappearing before the holiday weekend is even over. 📸 Surveillance footage may be overwritten, rental vehicles returned, and damaged cars moved or repaired before anyone investigates what happened.

Start with safety and medical care, then document the collision carefully. Photograph vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signs, visible injuries, and nearby cameras. Save witness information, towing records, travel receipts, dash camera footage, and insurer correspondence. 🚗

Deadlines matter too. New Jersey generally applies a two year filing period to personal injury actions, while claims involving a public entity or employee may require a formal notice of claim within 90 days. ⏰ Those timelines can depend on the facts, so they should not be assumed to apply identically in every case.

Freeman Law Center, LLC helps injured people review coverage, preserve evidence, communicate with insurers, and document losses after crashes in Jersey City. Avoid debating fault, posting crash details on social media, or signing releases you do not understand. ⚖️

Our full Labor Day weekend car accident checklist covers 10 steps that may help protect your health, evidence, and potential injury claim: https://www.freemanhugheslaw.com/labor-day-weekend-car-accidents-new-jersey-injury-claim/

Injured in a New Jersey Labor Day crash? Learn 10 steps that may protect your claim. Call Freeman Law Center, LLC at (201) 222-7765.

08/27/2026

Child support that once matched your family’s circumstances may no longer reflect what is happening today. 💵 A change in finances or family circumstances can raise an important question about whether the current support arrangement should be revisited.

The first step is identifying what has changed since the existing child support order was entered. Keep records that clearly document the circumstances behind your concern. 📄 Do not assume that a change automatically alters what is required under the current order.

Child support issues often arise alongside divorce and child custody matters. Freeman Law Center, LLC assists families with family law matters in Jersey City and throughout New Jersey when questions about existing arrangements arise.

Until an order is formally changed, treating the existing obligation as though it no longer applies can create additional problems. ⚖️ The specific facts and existing court order matter, so understanding the proper legal process is important before deciding what action to take.

Our team can help you discuss the circumstances affecting your current arrangement and better understand the available process. Has something changed that makes your existing child support order difficult or no longer appropriate? Contact us directly to discuss your questions.