Posts by Hanan Isaacs
“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…
Read MoreMay a NJ Employer Lawfully Fire an Employee During or Shortly After a Family or Medical Leave?
Federal and New Jersey laws protect workers’ job rights when they take family or medical leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act (federal) and Family Leave Act (NJ) state that employees in the public or private sectors may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for a number of reasons, including the birth…
Read More“What should I bring to the first meeting with my prospective NJ divorce lawyer?”
There is no one way to prepare for your first meeting with a prospective divorce lawyer. Things may go well, but they will never be perfect. Here are some things you can do, in advance, to assure that your first meeting goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible: First, come with an attitude of openness…
Read MoreDealing with a Self-Representing Whistleblower: How Companies Can Move from Bad to Worse
An employee who draws attention to an illegal or unethical practice within their place of employment is known as a “whistleblower”. According to employment law statutes and cases, including New Jersey’s, an employer is prohibited from firing, demoting, or otherwise retaliating against an employee for actual or threatened whistleblowing activities, as long as the worker’s…
Read MoreTaking the Stress Out of the College Financial Aid Application Process
Parents of college-bound teens are often intimidated by the herculean task of paying for higher education. Truth be told, most students don’t pay the entire tuition; a large percentage of the student body receives some financial aid, from both the school and federal aid programs. Nevertheless, the complexity of applying for and being accepted to…
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