11 December

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Understanding Protective Orders: Differences Between VASPA and PDVA Explained

Did you know you can obtain a protective order against someone under the Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act (VASPA) even if you don’t qualify for one as a victim of domestic violence under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA)? How Are the PDVA and the VASPA Different? 1. Effective January 1, 2024, the VASPA provides that “a victim of nonconsensual sexual contact, sexual penetration, or lewdness, or any attempt at such conduct, or stalking or cyber-harassment” may apply for a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) against the perpetrator. 2. Under the PDVA, domestic violence can be harassment, assault, terroristic threats, criminal mischief,...

20 September

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Common Real Estate Legal Issues in NJ: What You Need to Know

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Navigating the New Jersey real estate market is often challenging due to the legal complexities that often arise during transactions. Some of the most common issues include title disputes, property liens, zoning restrictions, and disclosure failures. Each of these can bring transactions to a halt, creating significant financial and legal headaches for both buyers and sellers. Gruber, Colabella, Thompson, Hiben & Montella (GCTH&M) has specialized for over 40 years in a range of NJ real estate processes from residential home purchases and sales to more complex commercial and business transactions. Title Disputes and Liens A title dispute occurs when the ownership...

25 April

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Three Reasons to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

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One of the most exciting seasons of life is the time when you’ve found the love of your life and begin planning for your marriage. With plans for the future on the forefront of your mind, it’s important to set aside time to discuss whether you and your partner should consider establishing a prenuptial agreement.

Essentially, a prenuptial agreement protects the premarital assets of you and/or your significant other.

10 February

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Estate Planning in NJ: What to Expect

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Death is understandably not high on the list of most people’s favorite topics of discussion. But it is, of course, something all of us can expect to experience. And since we all have to admit that it’s coming, it is an important responsibility to plan ahead for the inevitable.

Estate planning is the process of determining what happens to your assets after your death, and regardless of the size of those assets, establishing a plan for your estate can provide crucial peace of mind to you and your family – and help to avoid the potential for conflict and estate litigation.

28 December

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5 Ways a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Challenge the Evidence Against You in NJ

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In any situation when you have been accused of a crime, your choice of legal representation is crucial to ensuring that your rights are protected and that you have an advocate in your corner who will seek to secure the best possible outcome in a difficult situation. A positive outcome from a criminal defense case can range from an acquittal to a plea bargain or reduced sentence, depending on the individual situation and facts of the case. Among the many methods your criminal defense attorney will use to help secure the best possible outcome is by thoroughly reviewing evidence against you and pursuing all avenues by which that evidence could be challenged. Here are 5 of the most common ways the evidence in a case can be challenged.

05 June

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6 things to consider when choosing a family law attorney in NJ

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Choosing a law firm to work with can be an intimidating challenge – there are many to choose from, and a wide range of variables including considerations such as cost, location, expertise, comfort level, and more. In the end, the decision of whom to trust is a very personal one.

Here at Gruber, Colabella, Thompson, Hiben & Montella, we take pride in our ability to reward that very personal decision with a very personal touch in our approach to practicing law. We are deeply engaged with our community, cherish long-term relationships, and go the extra mile to ensure that your case receives personal care and consideration that would be impossible to receive at many law firms.

21 May

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Mark Gruber presents for NJICLE: A Lawyers Guide to New Jersey Family Law Procedure

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In June 2019, Mark Gruber presented a program for the NJICLE, providing an in-depth review of family law procedure in NJ. Available as an on-demand video from the NJICLE website, the video provides continual learning credits to NJ attorneys and instructs viewers with everything that needs to be known to confidently practice Family Law in New Jersey.

23 March

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COVID-19 Update: We are Open

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Until further notice, our offices will remain open for existing and new clients during the Coronavirus crisis. We have procedures in place that will protect our clients and our staff.

We remain operational for all legal matters and have implemented phone and or video conferencing. Appointments are being scheduled so feel free to call us for your legal needs. This applies to existing and new clients. We have the capability to file all legal matters with the courts and the judges and courthouses remain operational through fax, email, phone and video conferencing. This includes domestic violence matters, other emergent matters such as custody, parenting time issues including Coronavirus issues, and all other routine matters.

22 December

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NJ Law firm and SMILE deliver bikes and smiles

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Please click here to read the original article, published by the NJ Herald and written by Jennifer Jean Miller.

HOPATCONG – When 10 children in the area look under their Christmas trees this year, shiny, new bicycles and matching helmets will be waiting for them, thanks to the efforts of about 25 local elves.

The teams from the Law Firm of Gruber, Colabella, Thompson, Hiben & Montella and SMILE of Hopatcong – a 501(c)(3) non-profit group home for developmentally-disabled men – celebrated their joint holiday party on Wednesday differently than others typically do. Rather than gift exchanges, as Christmas music floated in the air of SMILE’s community room, the teams from each group rolled up their sleeves, opened their tool bags and assembled bicycles for six boys between the ages of 7 and 11 and four girls, between 4 and 9.

Understanding Protective Orders: Differences Between VASPA and PDVA Explained

Common Real Estate Legal Issues in NJ: What You Need to Know

Top 5 Questions to Ask Your NJ Real Estate Attorney

Three Reasons to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

Estate Planning in NJ: What to Expect

5 Ways a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Challenge the Evidence Against You in NJ

6 things to consider when choosing a family law attorney in NJ

Choosing a law firm to work with can be an intimidating challenge – there are many to choose from, and a wide range of variables including considerations such as cost, location, expertise, comfort level, and more. In the end, the decision of whom to trust is a very personal one.

Mark Gruber presents for NJICLE: A Lawyers Guide to New Jersey Family Law Procedure

COVID-19 Update: We are Open

NJ Law firm and SMILE deliver bikes and smiles

Understanding Protective Orders: Differences Between VASPA and PDVA Explained

Common Real Estate Legal Issues in NJ: What You Need to Know

Top 5 Questions to Ask Your NJ Real Estate Attorney

Three Reasons to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

Estate Planning in NJ: What to Expect

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