Posts by Hanan Isaacs
New Act in Works May Change Divorce Process
A new act may change the way that marriages dissolve in some states, including New Jersey, if momentum keeps building for the Second Chances Act. Designed by a retired state Supreme Court Justice and a social sciences professor, the act hopes to give marriages a second chance before divorce is finalized. If passed, supporters hope…
Read MoreNew Jersey Suit Says Chamber of Commerce Employee Was Harassed
A 52-year-old New Jersey woman has brought a serious claim against several individuals. Her suit stems from sexual harassment she says endured while she was the vice president for business development, a position she held with the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. According to her suit, she was harassed as well as underpaid. One individual…
Read MoreNew Jersey Domestic Violence Victims Use Art As Therapy
In New Jersey, a new art exhibit is being put on display by women who have been abused by their significant others. With Domestic Violence Awareness Month upon us, the exhibit that will be presented in several libraries throughout the state is aiming to make individuals more conscious of the effects of domestic abuse in…
Read MoreNew Jersey Woman Files Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
A New Jersey woman has filed a suit against Rite Aid for pregnancy discrimination. She alleges that her firing was directly related to her pregnancy, according to the wrongful termination suit. The 26-year-old had been working at one of the company’s stores in Ocean Township, New Jersey, since 2009. She had set her sights on…
Read MoreResolving a child custody dispute
When a marriage ends in New Jersey, it can become complicated if one of the spouses does not agree with the outcome. Child custody is one place where a divorce can become extremely sensitive. With two parents fighting for their position as custodial parent, custody proceedings can become very complex. But if parents can agree,…
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