Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Disabled Parents Face Discrimination in Child Custody Case
Child custody disputes can be very exhausting for parents. To be asked to prove to a New Jersey family law judge that it is in a child’s best interest to be in your care can be very emotionally draining for any parent. A recent report issued by the National Council on Disability states that the stakes…
Read MoreNew Jersey Moves Domestic Violence Police Training Online
Domestic violence unfortunately touches many lives here in New Jersey. In fact, according to Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa, more than 70,000 instances of domestic violence are reported every year in New Jersey. In order for police to respond effectively to domestic disturbances, the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 required every police officer…
Read MorePresident Obama signs Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act
When workers in New Jersey report employer misconduct and are then fired or subjected to mistreatment for doing so, they are often able to get their jobs back and obtain compensation under federal and state laws. This is because very strong legal protections are afforded to whistle-blowers in the private sector. Unfortunately, such rights of…
Read MoreState Supreme Court Delves Into Posthumous Paternity Issue
Modern technology has brought with it several family law issues that courts around the nation are struggling to sort through. For example, the New Jersey Supreme Court recently reached a split decision in trying to interpret state family law and parenting rights as they apply to children born by surrogacy. While this is one legal…
Read MoreWhistle-blower case ends in $30 million settlement
Whistle-blowers play an important role here in New Jersey and throughout the country, calling attention to employers who may be breaking the law and causing harm. When employees learn of employer misconduct, fraud or other illegal actions, they have the right to report this activity without the fear of retaliation. New Jersey employment law protects whistle-blowers…
Read More