Posts by Hanan Isaacs
A Guardian Ad Litem Helps Determine a Child’s Best Interests
A guardian ad litem (GAL) in family law cases is an advocate appointed by a judge to act on behalf of a child to determine the best interests of a child, which is the basis of the court’s custody decision. If you’re involved in a child custody matter, having a GAL isn’t a negative reflection…
Read MoreFederal Law Definition of Employee Takes a Couple of Steps Backward
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does many things, including setting pay standards for employees of covered employers. The Biden administration sought to expand the law to cover more people who may be considered independent (or gig) workers, but the Trump administration reversed course and halted this effort. The Kingston Law Group helps employees…
Read MoreNew Jersey Appellate Division: People Say Nasty Things to or About You, but You Still May Not Get a Protective Order
In the law, there are limits on decency and language. A person may say vile, mean, abusive stuff without suffering any legal consequences, including a protection order from abuse, according to a recent New Jersey Appellate Court ruling. Although you may not suffer a formal legal injunction after using extreme language, the better pathway is…
Read MoreIs it More Difficult for Jersey Fathers to Get Child Custody?
New Jersey’s child custody laws are parent-neutral. An individual judge may feel mothers are better parents, but we don’t see improper bias by judges assigned to our cases overpowering the evidence. Though judges have a lot of discretion in deciding custody cases, their decisions must be grounded in facts that show their ruling is in…
Read MoreTrump Administration Supports Employers’ Noncompete Agreements and Reverses Biden-Era Restrictions on Employers’ Rights
A noncompete agreement with your employer can limit your opportunities if you want to work elsewhere. The Trump administration reversed a Biden administration position giving workers a stronger legal basis to challenge enforcement of these agreements. This change may not affect your rights under New Jersey law, which you should fully understand if you’re asked…
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