I'm Just Sayin

Blog by Attorney Lakisha N. Dean Esq

Not Today!

Lakisha N. Dean

Published on: 14/01/2023

Domestic violence is an all-too-common problem throughout the United States, and in no place is this more true than New Jersey. In fact, according to statistics from the NJ Department of Health, 1 in 4 and 1 in men in the Garden State have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner at some point during their lives. Understanding domestic violence—and having resources available to help victims—is critical for ensuring that victims are safe and supported.

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You're lucky I like you...

Lakisha N. Dean

Published on: 06/10/2022

I think, fundamentally, we all want to be able to financially support our children. We usually want them to go further than us in life and not have to struggle the way we may have. Yet, when it comes to the subject of child support, this gets quite sticky. I’ve represented clients on both sides of this issue and although New Jersey has guidelines that, for the most part, are pretty objective. The stickiness comes in when a parent’s ego is involved. Yes, it said it. Sometimes we put our needs in front of our children’s needs. I’m including myself, because I’m guilty of this too. This happens on both sides.

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