Posts by Hanan Isaacs
High-profile Case Demonstrates Alimony Modification Process
The controversy over alimony law in New Jersey has been ongoing for some time now as advocates for reform continue to argue that the state’s allowance of lifetime alimony is unfair. Lawmakers are being prompted to consider more restrictive legislation, while opponents to suggested reforms say that the current spousal support practices work just fine.…
Read MoreHuman Trafficking Tackled By Employment Law
In New Jersey and throughout the U.S., labor laws afford us the civil rights to work in environments free of discrimination and sexual harassment, and to earn certain wages and take leaves of absence, among other things. In recent years, employment law has been a catalyst to protect human rights as well as civil rights.…
Read MoreTips for Dividing Retirement Assets During Divorce
Retirement assets are a paramount concern for many people in New Jersey who are in the midst of a divorce. It has recently been reported that baby boomers are divorcing at increasing rates, and when people divorce in their fifties or later, the division of marital assets is likely to affect their retirement lifestyles. People…
Read MoreTough New Jersey job market may affect older workers
Last week, the Courier-Post reported that New Jersey’s job market sustained a loss of jobs in July. The net loss of 11,800 jobs marks the first time since the beginning of 2013 that the state has lost jobs. The findings are from a survey of employers and households that is designed to determine both the…
Read MoreCan Sponsoring Your Spouse’s Citizenship Hurt You in Divorce?
When your spouse or soon-to-be spouse is an immigrant to the United States, you are probably familiar with the I-864 affidavit. Many people sign this document as a vow to support the livelihood of their soon-to-be spouse. This assures the government that an immigrant will be provided for and not end up relying on government…
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