Posts by Hanan Isaacs
“If I go Into Bankruptcy, Will I Still Need to Pay Alimony and Child Support?”
Bankruptcy won’t eliminate your obligation to pay alimony or child support. Many see bankruptcy as a way to free themselves from any and all debts and start their financial life all over again, but that’s not always the case. The federal Bankruptcy Code includes a number of exceptions to the general rule of debt discharge.…
Read More$51 Million Verdict Against Lockheed Martin in Age Discrimination Case
An employer facing hard times determining who should be laid off may be tempted to focus on older workers. They may have higher salaries and could be seen as a lesser alternative to fresh, new, and younger faces. That kind of decision may also carry a heavy cost if a successful plaintiff is laid off…
Read MoreTampering with Parenting Time
No one is more important to you than your child and there’s nothing more precious than time. When parents break off their relationship or end their marriage, basic questions such as :who gets to spend time with whom, when and for how long can cause a lot of friction, but it doesn’t have to if…
Read More“Do I Have More Than One Employer?”
This is the era of the gig economy and temporary work. Employers hire contractors instead of employees, who may farm the work out to sub-contractors. A business may have many workers who, on paper, aren’t their employees. But the law is more important than paper and you may have more than one employer under the…
Read MoreNever Underestimate Your Opponent
“Never underestimate your opponent.” This is good advice, whether you’re playing golf, checkers, or suing someone. Letting your guard down because you assume the other side isn’t up to the task of beating you can be a recipe for disaster in the courtroom. That’s why our law firm’s trial preparation is so thorough. You can’t…
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