Posts by Hanan Isaacs
New Jersey Legislator Introduces Reform of Alimony Laws
Divorcing couples must sort out a number of matters, including whether one will pay the other alimony and the amount of the payment. Alimony has long been a part of divorce proceedings, but a change to its very nature could be in the offing. Groups in various states have begun to push for alimony reform,…
Read MorePregnant Woman Awarded Settlement in Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
Women in New Jersey and around the country can have successful, fulfilling careers and be excellent mothers. Employers should facilitate a female employee’s transition into motherhood so that she is not forced to make the decision between career aspirations and parenting responsibilities. In fact, federal law protects pregnant women from discrimination based on their pregnancy.…
Read MoreNew Jersey Could Seize Whole Benefits Payments for Child Support
Child support is an important part of many divorce proceedings. The law values child support payments so highly that states such as New Jersey are permitted to garnish the wages and freeze the bank accounts of those who do not meet their obligations. States can even garnish federal benefits payments from parents who are required…
Read MoreMan with Epilepsy Wins in Disability Discrimination Suit
Job applicants in New Jersey have a right to expect that employers will objectively view their qualifications without regard to certain personal characteristics, such as gender, race or disability. Regrettably, employers do engage in discriminatory practices by refusing to hire applicants based on factors other than their ability to do the job well. Federal and…
Read MoreSupreme Court Will Not Hear Grandparent Visitation Rights Case
Familial disputes can cause deep-seated divisions among relatives. Such disagreements can occur during a divorce, but they can also trouble an otherwise married and happy New Jersey family. Parents may decide to preclude family members, including their own parents, from seeing their children. The question then becomes what rights grandparents have to seek visitation when they are shut…
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