The Law Offices of
Edward S. Cooper, Esq.
Being arrested in Union County, Linden, Westfield, Scotch Plains or anywhere can be a scary experience not only for the one being arrested, but for their family as well. Being arrested can leave the family feeling frightened, confused and wondering what to do next. Given that most of us are not accustomed to dealing with… Continue Reading
Union County Drug Crimes Attorney In June during a single week, authorities across five New Jersey counties including Union County made 177 arrests on drug charges. All 177 people charged were offered alternative treatment programs. The vast majority accepted the offer of assistance to get clean. Of those arrested, 148 were connected to counselors and… Continue Reading
New Jersey Family Law Courts frequently rule on complex legal issues such as divorce, child support, alimony and spousal support, child custody, division of assets and more. In the majority of cases, these rulings are legal, fair, and proper. However, there are situations in which the court system renders a judgement which is not legally justified or fundamentally unfair. When… Continue Reading
The New Jersey divorce process can be quite complicated depending on the situation of the divorcing spouses, their families, and their financial situation. One of the primary concerns for the majority of divorce proceedings is coming to a legal and enforceable divorce settlement agreement. These agreements are where spouses can lay out the terms of their divorce… Continue Reading
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are frequently used marital agreements which allow spouses to control their marriage and the terms of their potential divorce. However, not all prenuptial agreements are created equal. The state of New Jersey has a very specific set of guidelines which govern how legal marital agreements must be drafted, signed, and what terms may… Continue Reading
Expungements are the legal actions of having an arrest or a conviction removed from an individuals public criminal record. In New Jersey, many relatively minor offenses such as marijuana possession, simple assault, and more may be eligible for expungement after a certain period of time. What is less common knowledge is that state law allows a wider… Continue Reading
In recent years, the percentage of households renting their home has risen above 40 percent for the first time in American history. As reported by the Pew Research Center, the number of American renters has continued to rise steadily since the early 2000’s. As such, it has become more common for tenants and landlords to find themselves… Continue Reading
Child custody agreements are not nearly as simple as one might imagine. There are complicating factors including residential custody, legal custody, as well as parenting time and visitation. The latter is something which many co-parents might overlook without consulting with a qualified family law attorney. Parenting time may also have a material impact on other legal considerations including child… Continue Reading
Traffic stops are the first step in many Municipal Court legal issues including DWI’s, drug offenses, traffic violations, and more. Unfortunately, many New Jersey citizens do not understand their rights during traffic stops, searches, and seizures. This can lead to scenarios where individuals voluntarily waive their rights or become victims of unlawful traffic stops. Today, our traffic violation attorneys will discuss individual… Continue Reading
Filing for divorce in New Jersey can be a complex process. Not only are there a litany of i’s to dot and t’s to cross, but there are several key decisions which must be made early on in the divorce process. One such decision, which can be made together or separately, is whether or not your divorce… Continue Reading
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We're devoted to serving clients in our local community, including our neighbors in Rahway, Clark, Roselle, Roselle Park, Garwood, Elizabeth, Cranford, Edison, and throughout Union County, Essex County, and northern Middlesex County.
Telephone:908-481-4625
Fax:908-925-2505
812 North Wood Avenue, Suite 303
Linden, NJ 07036