By Matt Rooney _ Planning ahead is important, and family court is certainly no exception to the rule. Unless you can meet the stringent threshold for an emergent motion, your New Jersey family court motion could take a month or longer to work its way from your attorney’s office’s mail bin to an actual hearing […]
N.J. may soon allow “hardship licenses.” Here’s what that means. | Rooney
October 10, 2018 by ·
By Matt Rooney __ When you lose your license to a suspension in New Jersey? It’s lost, at least until your license suspension period is up and, critically, you take the necessary steps to restore your license. Driving while suspended, even for a reason that may feel harmless or like “no big deal” to you […]
An officer gave me a 39:4-56 ‘delaying traffic’ ticket. What does that mean?
August 16, 2018 by ·
By Matt Rooney _ You may find yourself pulled over alongside one of New Jersey’s many highways or byways and receive a citation from a police officer for 39:4-56, “Delaying traffic.” What does that mean, exactly? Good question. It’s a factually broad offense. According to the statute, “[n]o person shall drive or conduct a vehicle […]
What is a Gray Divorce?
August 8, 2018 by ·
By Matt Rooney __ “Gray divorce” isn’t a legal term, but it’s a phenomenon that is having a bigger impact on American society. It’s true that overall divorce rates have generally declined in recent years. Some of this trend can be explained by declined marriage rates. In 1960, almost three-quarters of all U.S. adults were […]
DeMichele Named “Top DWI Attorney” By SJ Magazine
August 2, 2018 by ·
The entire team at DeMichele & DeMichele, P.C. would like to congratulate our attorney and colleague Gregory DeMichele for being recognized as a 2018 “Top DWI Attorney” by SJ Magazine. ___ Gregory DeMichele has now been recognized as a top South Jersey attorney for nine (9) years in a row by SJ Magazine going back to 2010. A life-long South Jersey resident […]
Matt Rooney Named “Top Divorce & Family Attorney” by SJ Magazine
August 2, 2018 by ·
DeMichele & DeMichele, P.C. would like to congratulate our attorney and colleague Matt Rooney for being recognized as a 2018 “Top Attorney” by SJ Magazine. ___ SJ Magazine “Top Attorneys” are selected through a poll in which only fellow New Jersey attorneys are permitted to nominate and vote for their colleagues working in a variety of practice areas. Attorney are […]
D&D Attorney Matt Rooney Will Serve 2nd Three-Year Term As Bar Association Trustee
July 5, 2018 by ·
HADDON HEIGHTS, N.J. — DeMichele & DeMichele P.C. is pleased to announced that our attorney Matt Rooney has been confirmed by his peers to serve a second, consecutive three-year term on the Camden County Bar Association (CCBA)’s Board of Trustees. His new term will expire in 2021. Matt Rooney has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2014. […]
Can I record my soon-to-be former spouse?
April 3, 2018 by ·
By Matt Rooney _ It is not unusual for divorcing spouses to want to know whether it’s okay to record — with video or audio — the other party. And as is the case with many questions in the legal arena? The answer is complicated and often highly circumstantial. First and foremost, you should always consult […]
Who gets the ring in a New Jersey divorce?
March 29, 2018 by ·
By Matt Rooney _ It is not uncommon for divorcing spouses to inquire as to who gets to keep one of any couple’s most expensive pieces of personal property: the engagement ring. While there are few “bright-line rule” in family court, this particular issue is relatively straightforward for most divorce litigants. In New Jersey, engagement […]
What happens when my kids’ other parent won’t consent to an international trip?
February 14, 2018 by ·
With 60-degree weather hitting the Garden State this week (!), we’re all reminded that spring 2018 is right around the corner. That means many of you will be planning spring break and/or summer vacations with your children starting now. Some of your plans may take you to exotic international destinations including Mexico, the Caribbean, or […]
