Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Treaty Could Aid Enforcement of Overseas Child Support Orders
In the past, we have posted about the increased difficulties a parent can face in child support and custody disputes when the other parent lives abroad. Two months ago, we noted an agreement reached between New Jersey and the Dominican Republic that pledged mutual cooperation between the two jurisdictions in enforcing child support orders. Now…
Read MoreLightning Struck Twice
Something happened today that has happened only once before in my 33 years of law practice, and it stands for why I chose to practice law in the first place. A parent of a 13 year old came to me a few months ago stating that her ex husband was physically and emotionally abusing the…
Read MoreNeither Fish Nor Fowl: The Future of Alimony in New Jersey
A resolution has been introduced to the New Jersey Legislature to study use of alimony in New Jersey and identify issues that may need reform. The resolution, introduced by Assemblyman Sean Kean and Wayne Deangelo, calls for the creation of a “Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Alimony Reform.” The core section of the resolution states:…
Read MoreNew Jersey Police Arrest Parents for Nonpayment of Child Support
Child support arrangements are a vital aspect of a divorce between parents. New Jersey law mandates that both parents make financial contributions to the support of their children. While many parents dutifully meet their court-imposed obligations, some do not. Last week, law enforcement authorities engaged in a round-up of parents who were behind on child…
Read MoreFormer Steel Plant Employee Wins Racial Discrimination Case
Any form of workplace discrimination can make employees feel small and isolated, reducing once gregarious individuals to somber and taciturn workers. That is one reason why federal and New Jersey laws prohibit that sort of conduct. But one worker at a steel factory unfortunately lost his happy personality after being the victim of repeated racial…
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