Clinton Township Newsletter

2 5 j u l y 2 0 2 1 Victor A. Rotolo is a long-time resident of Clinton Township and the founder of Rotolo Karch Law. Call Rotolo Karch Law today: 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. Rotolo Karch Law • 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.RotoloKarchLaw.com P l a n n i n g t o R e m a R R y ? C o n s i d e R t h e s e i s s u e s F i R s t If you're preparing to walk down the aisle for the second time, you're not alone. Statistics show around 70% of divorced people remarry. In fact, about 29% of U.S. marriages involve at least one previously married spouse. There are a few things you should consider before remarrying to make sure your new relationship gets off on the right foot. • Waiting Period — Some states impose a waiting period before allowing a person to remarry after divorce. New Jerseyans would be happy to know that this State does not. Divorced people in New Jersey are subject to the same waiting time as anyone else applying for a marriage license in the State — 72 hours. • Valid Paperwork — Before applying for that license, though, make sure your divorce is official. You can request a copy of your divorce decree (a.k.a. divorce certificate) from NJ's Office of Vital Statistics; also check with your local records office to make sure your paperwork is in order. If you obtained your divorce in another country, it may or may not be valid in the U.S. due to differences in rules and requirements between countries. • Prenups — Prenuptial agreements can be a good idea for previously married couples especially if there are children from earlier relationships. Prenups are also helpful if you or your future spouse want to protect personal assets (businesses, inheritances, investments, properties), or simply avoid confusion surrounding financial responsibilities. • Estate Planning — You may want to update any documents relating to estate plans (i.e., powers of attorney, wills, insurance policies, investment plans) that name your former spouse as a beneficiary or emergency contact. It's good practice to update these documents after all major life events. • Impact on Divorce Agreement — Remarriage can impact your divorce agreement particularly if alimony is involved. In New Jersey, depending on the type of alimony awarded, the paying spouse's obligations are terminated under State law as of the date the receiving spouse legally remarries or enters into a new civil union. If you have questions concerning the legitimacy of your remarriage, consult a qualified Family Law attorney before saying "I do." – Victor Rotolo C t n l C o n G R a t u l a t e s C l i n t o n t o w n s H i P ' s o w n t H o R G i e s e , o F T h o r ' s o u T d o o r s c i e n c e A c A d e m y ™ , F o R w i n n i n G t H e t e l l y a wa R d Named Silver Winner for Non-Broadcast Nature/Wildlife in 42nd Annual Award Program Thor's Outdoor Science Academy™ announced today that its episode "Hot Sauce" has been named a Silver Winner for Non-Broadcast, General-Nature/ Wildlife in the 42nd Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks and production companies. In 2020, Thornton "Thor" Giese, who grew up in Clinton Township, developed his own series of experiential science videos, Thor's Outdoor Science Academy™, which was picked up by the Emmy-winning Into the Outdoors network which currently airs on PBS in 27 states, plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico. The science academy tackles the elements of earth, air, fire and water in fun and relatable ways. Exploring these elements through science, history, language, food and great stories, Thor taps into his experience as an archaeologist and museum educator to bring the subjects alive for the audience. "I am so blown away and honored to be recognized with a Telly Award. In 2020, I had just gotten a dream job with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife when the position was frozen due to the pandemic. I then switched gears and created the Outdoor Science Academy," Thor Giese said. "To have gone from that to this in just a year is remarkable, and validates all the hard work my team and I have done to create fun, engaging and educational science videos. The Telly Awards recognizes some of the best work in the business, and I am so proud to be a part of their esteemed list of winners." The winning episode, "Hot Sauce," features Thor sharing the history of hot chili peppers, why hot peppers are used and shows him making his own sauce (in fast motion!). "In the face of a year like no other, Thor's Outdoor Science Academy™ has continued to defy the limitations of our new world, in continuing to create compelling and engaging work", said Telly Awards Executive Director Sabrina Dridje. "This year's submissions doubled down on what we already know about the industry. Creativity cannot be stopped. Collaboration will always prevail. New ideas and stories will always find a way to break through to an audience." The 42nd Annual Telly Awards saw the continued expansion of new categories to reflect and celebrate new forms of producing work in light of the past months' restrictions and limitations. New categories included Remote Production, Virtual Events & Experiences and an increase in animation categories. Last year The Telly Awards attracted more than 12,000 entries from top video content producers including Adobe, Adult Swim, the BBC, Condé Nast, J. Paul Getty Museum, PBS, Playstation, RadicalMedia, T Brand Studio, Ogilvy & Mather and The Walt Disney Company. The full list of the 42nd Annual Telly Awards winners can be found at www.TellyAwards.com/winners. To watch Thor's Outdoor Science Academy™, tune into Thor's YouTube channel. On his website, Thor features his science and cooking segments, as well as recommendations on books, podcasts and other ponderings. About Thor Giese & Thor's Outdoor Science Academy™: With a degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado in Denver, Thor worked as an archaeologist on numerous digs and excavation sites, as well as served as a resident educator at Dinosaur Ridge, an outdoor museum in Colorado known as one of the world's most famous dinosaur fossil localities. Easily educating over 200,000 museum guests in his time, Thor learned how to make science come alive and connect with others. Combining his love for science with a passion for education, beginning in 2020, Thor developed a series of experiential science videos, Thor's Outdoor Science Academy™, where he tackles the elements of earth, air, fire and water. Exploring these elements through science, history, language, food and great stories, Thor is entertaining and educating viewers of all ages on our great big world of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Learn more about Thor's Outdoor Science Academy™ at: www.ThorsOutdoorScienceAcademy.com. About The Telly Awards: The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council, an industry body of more than 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry The Telly Awards celebrates.

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