Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Woman Calls 911, Asks Dispatcher for a Divorce
Many people in New Jersey heard the news story earlier this week about a northwestern Pennsylvania woman who called 911 to ask for a divorce. Although the story made national news because the call was so unusual, there are probably numerous couples in New Jersey who can relate to the caller. The woman reportedly called…
Read MoreShould Courts Consider Immigration Status in Custody Disputes?
When parents in New Jersey divorce or breakup, the custody of their children often becomes a difficult issue. This is even more complicated if grandparents who were helping to raise the children now want legal custody. Grandparents generally cannot obtain custody of children in New Jersey unless the parental rights of the child’s natural parents…
Read MoreGender Wage Gap Persists 50 Years After Equal Pay Act
Equal Pay Day, a public awareness day meant to call attention to the gender wage gap, was celebrated earlier this week in New Jersey and throughout the U.S. The date symbolizes how much more women have to work to earn the same amount of money as men. This year, April 9 marked the date by…
Read MoreHow to Deal With the Marital Home in a New Jersey Divorce
The most contentious issue in many New Jersey divorces is the future of the marital home. New Jersey state law calls for an equitable division of all shared property, but exactly how this is achieved is generally left up to the couple and their attorneys. The marital home is often a couple’s most valuable asset…
Read MoreNew Jersey Whistle-blower Wins Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
Employees should not have to fear coming forward to report wrongdoing in the workplace. Unfortunately, many employees hesitate to stand up for their rights at work, or resist reporting illegal activities of their employers, because they think they might be fired for doing so. It is illegal here in New Jersey–by state law and federal…
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