Posts by Hanan Isaacs
N.J. Supreme Court to Whistleblowing State Trooper: Keep $500K of Jury’s Damages Award
The NJ Supreme Court has reinstated a partial jury verdict awarding a State Police sergeant half a million dollars over claims the statewide police force discriminated against him. The Justices’ action ends over 10 years of litigation for veteran trooper Brian Royster, who filed claims of civil rights violations and whistleblower retaliation against the NJ State…
Read MoreNJ Courts Balance Parental Rights Against Children’s Needs for Defense Against Parental Wrongs
In the past 40 years and increasingly, both federal and state court decisions have recognized fundamental constitutional rights of parents to see, spend time with, and raise their children, without undue governmental interference. There are limits to that doctrine. New Jersey, as do many states, will assert a right of parens patriae — the government as legal…
Read MoreNJ Appeals Court Says Muslim Corrections Officer Who Refused to Remove Her Religious Head Scarf Was Properly Dismissed
In a case of first impression in our state, a New Jersey appeals court has upheld a Muslim correctional officer’s dismissal for refusal to remove her religious head scarf at work. Tisby v. Camden County Correctional Facility, N.J. Appellate Division, 2016. The Appellate Division upheld the trial court’s entry of summary judgment, dismissing the county employee’s law…
Read More“Why do I Need a College Support Agreement in NJ?”
Divorcing parents have many things to consider, and sometimes immediate needs take precedence over future planning. One area that should not be overlooked during a divorce is planning for college tuition, student fees, and all related expenses. While the couple is hammering out the terms of the divorce settlement, they are well advised to include all…
Read More“Should I File for Divorce Before My Spouse Does?”
In life timing is everything, but should you file for divorce before your spouse does? If your relationship is truly a bad one, you may fantasize about that “gotcha” moment when your spouse is served with papers (perhaps not expecting them). But divorce is a cold, hard reality best not played with revenge fantasies. As…
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