Posts by Hanan Isaacs
How is Credit Card Debt Divided in Divorce?
One of the most complicated parts of the legal divorce process is dividing marital assets and debts. New Jersey law provides that marital property must be divided equitably. Equitable distribution means that debts and assets must be divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. Of course, deciding what is fair is a pretty subjective matter. Credit…
Read MoreThe Jobless Continue to Face Discrimination Barrier
When we hear about companies that are practicing discrimination in hiring, the victims are often people who are stereotyped because of their religion, race, nationality, sexuality, age or gender. Another group, however, is reportedly facing widespread employment discrimination: the unemployed. Recent research suggests that those who have been unemployed for an extended period of time…
Read MoreWoman 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…
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