Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Mother seeks custody of child whom father brought to New Jersey
We have had many occasions to write on child removal cases before on our blog. In some of those cases, we noted the difficulty one parent faces in obtaining custody of a child when the other parent takes the child out of the country. In a reversal of those earlier stories, a case has developed…
Read MoreNew Jersey Corrections Officers Win Racial Discrimination Case
A New Jersey jury has recently found that two men who worked for the State Department of Corrections were the victims of racial discrimination. According to the plaintiffs’ evidence introduced at trial, the two officers were subjected to demeaning racial slurs from their supervisors, who also permitted inmates to participate in the verbal abuse. The…
Read MoreNew Jersey court denies ex-husband’s alimony modification request
Divorce settlements are meant to provide a fair arrangement for each spouse. As divorced couples know, however, certain changes can occur after the settlement becomes final that upset the initial balance of fairness. In the case of alimony, a subsequent modification may be available if one or both parties have experienced a substantial change in…
Read MoreBullying in the Workplace and How to Stop It
Bullying in New Jersey can happen anywhere, even in the workplace. Workplace bullying is more common than people think. In fact, surveys show that 35 percent of American employees have been bullied in the workplace. Workplace bullying is not something that people should simply “live with.” Such misconduct creates a hostile work environment that, in…
Read MoreDivorce and back-to-school plans
For New Jersey parents who are going through a divorce or are newly divorced, back-to-school time may be far more complicated this year than it has been in the past. There are many decisions to be made at this time of year that will affect your children and their education. One of the things that…
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